Additive Manufacturing of Metals: From Fundamental Technology to Rocket Nozzles, Medical Implants, and Custom Jewelry (Springer Series in Materials Science)

John Hornick & Sarah Alexander said What a Tour de force!. I was lucky enough to read a pre-publication copy of this book, and happy to see that it is now available to the industry. This exhaustive overview of AM processes and design considerations is appropriate for the business person assessing the potential benefits of this disruptive technology

Charts, diagrams, and illustrations complement the text to describe the diverse set of technologies brought together in the AM processing of metal. Extensive listing of terms, definitions, and acronyms provides the reader with a quick reference guide to the language of AM metal processing. This engaging volume presents the exciting new technology of additive manufacturing (AM) of metal objects for a broad audience of academic and industry researchers, manufacturing professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, hobbyists, and artists. The book directs the reader to a wealth of internet sites providing further reading and resources, such as vendors and service providers, to jump start those interested in taking the first steps to establishing AM metal capability on whatever scale. Of particular interest is how harnessing the power of lasers, electron beams, and electric arcs, as directed by advanced computer models, robots, and 3D printing systems, can create otherwise unattainable objects.A timeline depicting the evolution of metalworking, accelerated by the computer and information age, ties AM metal technology to the rapid evolution of global technology trends. Innovative applications ranging from rocket nozzles to custom jewelry to medical implants illustrate a new world of freedom in design and fabrication,

Charts, diagrams, and illustrations complement the text to describe the diverse set of technologies brought together in the AM processing of metal. The appendix provides hands-on example exercises for those ready to engage in experiential self-directed learning.Provides a solid introduction to the fundamental technologies utilized in AM metal processing, ranging from 3D computer models to lasers, electron beams, and computer controlled AM machinesOffers the reader a guide to speaking the language of AM metal, with links to additional reading, references, resources, and service providersIllustrates how a new generation of designers and engineers are thinking outside the box to create the future of manufacturing through innovative

He is inventor or co-inventor for a number of patents related to laser welding and additive manufacturing.  He has had extensive formal collaborations with universities and sponsored students resulting in refereed publication and patenting. in Computer Engineering from the University of New Mexico and his M.S. He spent 32 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory, in posit