High Value Manufacturing: Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping

This book contains current contributions to the field of virtual and rapid prototyping (V&RP) and is also focused on promoting better links between industry and academia. It covers a wide range of topics, such as additive and nano manufacturing technologies, biomanufacturing, materials, rapid tooling and manufacturing, cad and 3d data acquisition technologies, simulation and virtual environments, and novel applications. The book is intended for engineers, designers and manufacturers who are active in the fields of mechanical, industrial and biomedical engineering.