This book unravels the intriguing interplay between macroscopic manufacturing processes and microscopic fabrication techniques. It dives into the sophisticated world of precision manufacturing, where high accuracy, controlled processes enable the production of complex components and products. It covers micro and nano fabrication, which revolutionizes conventional manufacturing by creating minuscule yet highly functional parts, some even smaller than the width of a human hair. This book explores various topics, from precise machining techniques to nanoimprint technology, reflecting the vast breadth and depth of this field. The aim is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of how these micro and macro scales intertwine, opening new frontiers in manufacturing. By showcasing the latest research findings and their practical applications, this book elucidates the enormous potential and implications of this burgeoning field. The contents are laid out in a user-friendly manner to communicate complex ideas in an accessible, engaging way, making it a valuable resource for anyone curious about the next big leap in manufacturing technology.
Author Biography:
Dr. Kanak Kalita is an accomplished professor and researcher in the field of Computational Engineering. With a PhD in Computational Mechanics and Soft Computing, he brings over 8 years of experience to the field. With 68 SCI and 115 SCOPUS articles, 5 edited book volumes, and 1450+ citations with a h-index of 22, he is a respected voice in his field. He has delivered 20+ expert lectures. He serves as the associate editor of four SCOPUS journals and guest editor of two SCI journals. Dr. Kalita's research interests include machine learning, fuzzy decision making, metamodeling, process optimization, finite element method, and composites. He has developed several codes in Fortran/Python/MATLAB for finite element analysis, optimization algorithms, and metamodeling algorithms, and is proficient in ANSYS, Python, with working knowledge of Abaqus and R programming. His ORCID id is 0000-0001-9289-9495.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar Ghadai received his B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, India, M.E and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Engineering, Science & Technology, Shibpur, India in 2019. He has over 9 years of teaching and research experience. Currently, he is working as an Assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering Department of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim. He has published more than 60 SCI/Scopus indexed research articles. His broad research area includes thin film coating deposition and its Characterization, metal matrix composites, artificial ageing, process optimization. He is having two sponsored projects of more than 30 lakhs. He has guided three PG students and currently guiding 4 PhD students. Also, he is the reviewer of many peered reviewed journal. He has given talk in many conferences and workshop as a resource person. His current h index is 19 and ORCID id is 0000-0001-6326-911X.
Dr. J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He is also distinguished as honorary professor in several universities/colleges/institutes in China, India and Spain. He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. (Higher Doctorate) from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with an MBA and Specialist titles in Engineering and Industrial Management as well as in Metrology. He is also Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Fellow (FIET) of IET-London. He has more than 35 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and master’s students as well as has coordinated and participated in several financed research projects. He has received several scientific awards and honours. His ORCID is 0000-0002-5659-3111.
