Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Advancements

This book gives in-depth information about the evolution of powder metallurgy. Detailed explanations of powder production techniques are included, and advanced techniques such as additive manufacturing are explained. A comparison of additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy methods is included. Topics include conventional and advanced methods used to prepare powders, characterization methods to investigate powders, powder compaction and sintering methods, consolidation, density, microstructure of components, and the role of nanomaterials in additive manufacturing to produce energy storage devices. Applications of additive manufacturing in the construction, automobile, and medical industries are explored. A comparison of additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy is included. The economic impact of PM technology and general job opportunities in the PM industry are also included. Experts and well-known specialists in the distinct fields of powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing authored the individual chapters.