Standard Blub: With the advancements in the field of additive manufacturing, 3D printing has evolved as an alternative to subtractive manufacturing and offers benefits such as low material wastage, the ability to handle part complexity, less human intervention, and low cost. Therefore, 3D printing can play a vital role in new product development by delivering products at a faster speed, reducing energy consumption thereby leading to significant cost savings. • Presents recent advances such as industry 4.0, 4D printing, 3D material mechanical characterization, and printing of advanced materials. • Highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of 3D printing particularly in biomedical, and aerospace engineering. • Discusses mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, material aspects, and process parameters. • Showcases topics such as rapid prototyping, medical equipment design, and biomimetics related to the role of 3D printing in new product development. • Covers applications of 3D printing in diverse areas including automotive, aerospace engineering, medical, and marine industry. The text is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields including manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, and automotive engineering design.

Highlights sustainability via new tribological approaches and how such methods are essential Covers theoretical aspects of various tribological topics concerning mechanical and material designs for energy-efficient systems Includes practical global sustainability based on the regional requirement of tribological research and sustainable impact Reviews tribology of green lubricants, green additives and lightweight materials Discusses topics related to biomimetics and bio-tribology

With the advent of nanotechnology, the properties offered by nano-sized particles in various engineering applications have revolutionized the area of material science. Further, due to the use of nanomaterials in various engineering components particularly moving parts, it is imperative to understand the behavior of these nanomaterials under sliding conditions. Therefore, an augmented approach of nanotechnology and tribology has been addressed in the book. It presents recent advancements on the topics related to Mechanical and tribological behaviour of nanocomposites, Nanomaterials in lubricating oils, Synergetic effects of nanomaterials, Surface texturing at nano-scale, Nanocoatings for various applications, Biotribological applications of nanomaterials Nanomaterials for Sustainable Tribology cover major aspects of tribology of nanomaterials, its current status and future directions. This book will provide the readers an insight on several aspects of tribology of nanomaterials. The book will act as a strong stimulant for readers to appreciate and initiate further advancements in the field of tribology, particularly at nano-scale.

Highlights sustainability via new tribological approaches and how such methods are essential Covers theoretical aspects of various tribological topics concerning mechanical and material designs for energy-efficient systems Includes practical global sustainability based on the regional requirement of tribological research and sustainable impact Reviews tribology of green lubricants, green additives and lightweight materials Discusses topics related to biomimetics and bio-tribology