We use cookies to make your experience better. By continuing to browse our site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn more.
Process Modeling and Optimization in Modern Manufacturing by Ravi Pratap Singh (Hardback)
£120.00
Available
Product Ref. (e.g. ISBN, SKU)
9781032581897
Published:
23 Oct 2025
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
224 pages
Dimensions:
234mm
Weight:
0.453kgs
Author:
This book covers modeling and optimization of modern manufacturing processes such as advanced machining, hybrid manufacturing, and additive manufacturing including related case studies in these domains. Various areas like smart manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, 3D printing, process modeling and characterization, optimization are covered.
This book covers modeling and optimization of various modern manufacturing processes such as advanced machining, hybrid manufacturing, and additive manufacturing including related case studies in these domains. Various areas like smart manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, 3D printing, process modeling and characterization, optimization, and so forth are covered in detail. Focus of this book is on Artificial neural network, finite element analysis, firefly/genetic algorithm, particle swarm, fuzzy-based techniques, are the main optimization and modeling techniques.Features: Provides in-depth investigations on prospects of modeling and optimization of modern manufacturing processes. Detailed overview on different evolutionary and bio-inspired optimization techniques and their implementation. Explains step by step guide to use Machine Learning for the enhancement of productivity and quality in modern manufacturing processes. Discusses sustainability and industry 4.0 based contents. Includes case studies and practical examples. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, and Industrial Engineering.
About the Author: Ravi Pratap Singh works as Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. Prior to this, he served the Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, NIT Jalandhar, Punjab as an Assistant Professor for about five years and the Department of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, India for about two years. He has received the MTech in Industrial and Production Engineering, and PhD degree in the area of Hybrid Manufacturing Processes, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra. He is a Life Member of the IIIE, Mumbai; The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata; Ultrasonic Society of India (USI), New Delhi; ISTE, New Delhi; Additive Manufacturing Society of India (AMSI), Bangalore; and SCIence and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), Log Angeles, USA. He has published more than 180 research articles throughout the several SCI / Scopus indexed journal, including International / National level conferences. His research articles have received more than 14000 citations around the globe with the h-index of 52. He is also academically engaged with the editorship and reviewership with the several SCI/ Scopus indexed Journals from last 9-10 years.Narendra Kumar is Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Industrial and Production Engineering Department at Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab. He obtained his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur. His research work was based on Development and Performance Evaluation of Pellet based Additive Manufacturing Process for Flexible Parts. His thesis project was the part of DST sponsored project "Hybrid Additive-Subtractive Manufacturing System using CNC Machining Center". Prior to joining, NIT Jalandhar, he has worked for Bajaj Institute of Technology, Wardha. He also worked on DST/AMT sponsored project titled "development of metal-based deposition system using induction heating method" as Research Associate. His research interests are broadly related to Additive Manufacturing, Machining Methods and Material Development. He has published more than 55 research papers in international journals and conferences proceedings of high repute.Vishal Francis is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Punjab. He has obtained his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, India. He has worked in the area of 3D printing of nanocomposite materials during his doctoral work. His area of interest is 3D printing, high-performance material development for 3D printing, printed electronics and 3D printed prostheses.Ankur Jaiswal received the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai, India, the M.Tech. Degree in Machine Design from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University) Chhattisgarh India. He received Ph.D. degree in Mechanisms and Robotics from the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, India in the year 2019. Currently, he serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechatronics, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. He has 3.6 years of work experience in reputed institutes such as GMRIT Rajam (A.P) and MIT, Manipal Karnataka. He has published 21 papers in reputed journals and international/national conferences and 3 book chapters. His research interests include Robotics and Mechanical Design, Optimization, Modelling and Simulation, Kinematics and Dynamics of serial and parallel manipulators. Industrial Automation, and Smart Manufacturing.
| Number of pages | 224 |
|---|
We will despatch your order as quickly as we can. If, for whatever reason, a product is out of stock we will contact you to discuss the likely delivery time or an alternative product.
| First Item | 2 Items & Over | |
|---|---|---|
| UK | £3.75 | £5.00 |
| EU | £15.00 | £30.00 |
| USA & Canada | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Rest of the World | £45.00 | £60.00 |
| Collect in Store | free | free |
Additional Delivery Information (and some really important bits):
UK Delivery
Orders for delivery in the UK are normally despatched by Royal Mail, using the RM 48 Tracked Service with most orders delivered to you within a few days of placing your order with us. For larger parcels, Courier and Signed For delivery services may be used. Signed Books are shipped in our specially made book mailing cartons, with the books themselves wrapped in paper to protect them. Sometimes we may ship your order in several parts, particularly if you have 'Pre-Order' titles in your order or titles which are held in stock with our publishing partners.
The Really Important Bit: Because we use tracked, courier and signed for delivery services, please use an address at which your parcel can be received during the normal working day, for example, you may want to have your order delivered to your work address if you're not at home during the day.
First Item @ £3.75 (sometimes a shipping supplement may be added for particularly heavy books or specific postcodes*)
2 Items & over @ £5.00 in total
Another Really Important Bit: There are a number of Postcodes in the UK for which we will need to charge a shipping supplement, this will be calculated once we know the size and weight of the shipment. For these orders we will contact customers to agree a suitable and economic method of shipping. There may also be additional time required for delivery to some areas of the United Kingdom. Where possible, we will ship book orders (under 2kg) by Royal Mail to all UK postcodes. Large multiple book orders and books over 2kg are often shipped via APC Overnight or similar, regardless of Postcode.
Overseas Delivery
Shipments to EU countries:
First Item @ £15.00 (sometimes a shipping supplement will be added for particularly heavy books)
2 Items & over @ £30.00 in total
A really, really important Brexit bit: From 1st January 2021 shipments to EU addresses may incur additional costs which could be requested by Fed Ex at the time of delivery. These costs may vary from country to country and are not within our control and will be in addition to the costs paid to us for your delivery. If in any doubt, please check with your local Fed Ex office what, if any, additional costs will be applicable to your order - https://www.fedex.com
From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery.
Shipments to the USA & Canada:
First Item @ £30.00
2 Items & over @ £50.00 in total
Shipments to the Rest of the World:
First Item @ £45.00
2 Items & over @ £60.00 in total
All overseas orders are shipped using a 'signed for' courier service - please provide an address at which your parcel can be signed for on receipt. We use the same packaging materials for our overseas deliveries as we do those in the UK. In some cases, particularly large and heavy books, or books being shipped to remote areas, may incur an additional shipping charge - if this is the case with your order, we'll notify you as quickly as possible of these charges and to arrange the additional payment. You can of course cancel your order with an immediate refund should you not wish to accept these additional costs. Shipments to overseas territories may incur additional Duty & Tax costs which could be requested by Fed Ex at the time of delivery. These costs may vary from country to country and are not within our control and will be in addition to the costs paid to us for your delivery. If in any doubt, please check with your local Fed Ex office what, if any, additional Tax & Duty costs will be applicable to your order - https://www.fedex.com
Collect in Person at Coles Books
We're open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. If you're collecting your order, please wait until you get the text, phone call or email from us, just to be on the safe side and to ensure we have your order ready for you on arrival (we'll use the contact information provided during checkout). Not everything on our website is available for immediate collection, please do wait for the text, call or email - if time is of the essence, we'd suggest you call us on 01869 320779 and check availability prior to placing your order. You can pick up your order from the till, please bring a copy of your email receipt (electronic or printed is fine).
Coming by Car
If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking!
Where to Find Us
Coles Books
22 Crown Walk
Pioneer Square
Bicester, Oxfordshire
OX26 6HY, United Kingdom
It was the most impressive packaging that I have EVER SEEN!!! The books were in perfect condition!!!!!
Super fast delivery and well packaged. Quality item and service!