Chapter 1: Finite Element Analysis of Melt Pool Characteristics in Selective Laser Spot Melting on a Powder Layer -- Chapter 2: Thermal Transport Phenomena in Multi-Layer Deposition using Arc Welding Process -- Chapter 3: Comparison of Bonding strength of Ti-6Al-4V alloy deposit and substrate processed by laser metal deposition -- Chapter 4: Study on Rayleigh-Bénard convection in Laser Melting process -- Chapter 5: ENHANCING SURFACE FINISH OF FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLING PARTS -- Chapter 6: Development and Analysis of Accurate and Adaptive FDM Post Finishing Approach -- Chapter 7: Toolpath Generation for Additive Manufacturing using CNC Milling Machine -- Chapter 8: Modelling of Heat Transfer in Powder Bed Based Additive Manufacturing Process using Lattice Boltzmann Method -- Chapter 9: Effect of process parameters on mechanical properties of solidified PLA parts fabricated by 3D Printing process -- Chapter 10: Metal Powder Based Additive Manufacturing Technologies - Business Forecast.

This book presents a selection of papers on advanced technologies for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and demonstrates how these technologies have changed the face of direct, digital technologies for the rapid production of models, prototypes and patterns. Because of their wide range of applications, 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies have sparked a powerful new industrial revolution in the field of manufacturing. The evolution of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies has changed design, engineering and manufacturing processes across such diverse industries as consumer products, aerospace, medical devices and automotive engineering. This book will help designers, R&D personnel, and practicing engineers grasp the latest developments in the field of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. .