4D Printing: Fundamentals and Applications explores both autonomic and non-autonomic systems with different stimulus such as temperature, current, moisture, light and sound. In addition, the fifth dimensional aspect using more than one stimulus is outlined for additive manufacturing processes. The book presents both an introduction to the basic understanding of hybrid processes and explores the physics behind the process (in the form of derivation and numerical problems). For the field engineer, applicable codes and standards for each hybrid process are provided. Lastly, case studies are included in each section to provide the reader with a model to explore future research directions.
1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (Basic process for beginners)2. Physics behind various additive manufacturing processes3. Case studies for process hybridization (For analysis)4. Case studies for hybrid process with smart materials5. Case studies for 4D/5D printing (For researchers)6. Commercial standards in additive manufacturing (for field practices)