Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing was written by two experienced and passionate engineers whose mission is to make the subject of advanced manufacturing easy to understand and a practical solution to everyday problems. Harik, Ph.D. and Wuest, Ph.D., professors who have taught the subject for decades, combined their expertise to develop both an applied manual and a theoretical reference that addresses many different needs.

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturingcovers the following topics in detail:

Composites Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Polymers Manufacturing
Assembly Processes
Manufacturing Quality Control and Productivity
Subtractive Manufacturing
Deformative Manufacturing


Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing offers a new, refreshing way of studying how things are made in the digital age. With academics and industry professionals in mind, Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing paves the ground for those interested in the new opportunities of Industry 4.0.