In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and an increasing awareness of environmental sustainability, this book analyses the intersection of science and the manufacturing industry.

As a knowledge roadmap, this book explains how to reduce, recycle, and reuse materials while promoting environmentally-friendly practices, such as dry machining and eco-friendly cutting fluids. With a thorough investigation of the synergy between natural fibers and epoxy composites—specifically showing how filler materials enhance mechanical properties—this book explores both the potential of sustainable reinforcements in polymer composites and the adaptability of these materials for diverse applications. The volume reveals how manufacturing methods can determine the mechanical prowess of biofiber-reinforced composites, and reviews how advanced composite materials are revolutionizing biomedical devices.

Readers will learn how environmentally conscious manufacturing processes can coexist with industrial production, with attention paid to the intricacies of composite filament production in the innovative world of additive manufacturing. Furthermore, the book explores the delicate balance between material selection and joining techniques, focusing on sustainability in the manufacturing process. Other topics include:

• how natural materials can address environmental challenges, highlighting sustainable wastewater treatment;
• how welding in sustainable manufacturing practices can bridge the gap between tradition and innovation;
• the future of robotics where sustainability plays a central role in engineering design;
• green manufacturing practices in the automotive industry;
• waste reduction, using green principles to optimize manufacturing processes;
• the synergy between design and sustainability in additive manufacturing, illustrating the potential for minimizing waste and energy consumption;
• the intricacies of process optimization in additive manufacturing;
• cutting-edge precision machining technologies that transform the usage of materials.

Audience

The book will be of importance to manufacturing engineers and policymakers in multiple industries, as well as researchers and postgraduate students in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, robotics, materials science, artificial intelligence and allied fields.

S. Thirumalai Kumaran, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Chennai, India. He completed his PhD in mechanical engineering in 2015 from Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. He has published more than 100 articles in SCI journals and received a gold medal in manufacturing engineering from the Government College of Technology in 2008.

Tae Jo Ko, PhD, is a professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeaungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, South Korea. He received a PhD in mechanical engineering from POSTECH, South Korea. Professor Tae Jo Koe has more than 300 publications in SCI journals, and has launched new research in rechargeable batteries and digital twins for manufacturing. He is the editor of the International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing and the Journal of Nanotechnology.