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BOOK REVIEW

Book review – Standards, quality control, and

measurement sciences in 3D printing and additive

manufacturing

Tuan Tran

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore

Correspondence to: Tuan Tran. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue,
Singapore; Email: ttran@ntu.edu.sg

Received: June 24, 2017; Published Online: July 7, 2017
Citation: Tran T, 2017, Book review – Standards, quality control, and measurement sciences in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
International Journal of Bioprinting, vol.3(2): 158. http://dx.doi.org/10.18063/IJB.2017.02.009.

here is a gap between 3D printing’s fast pace of technologies and with other industries. The book also
development and the acceptance of 3D printing provides a succinct account of the current landscape and
Ttechnologies by other industries and applications. roadmap of standards, quality control procedures for
This hesitation comes mostly from unanswered questions data, materials, processes, and testing methods.
about the consistency, reproducibility, and quality of As the book assumes no prior knowledge of 3D
3D-printed products. Although the list of excellent printing and standard development from the readers,
examples demonstrating its potential keeps expanding, a it takes an introductory approach in the first chapter
wide and thorough adoption of the technology requires and presents the most important aspects including
crucial, yet currently missing, elements including different 3D printing technologies, relevant materials
con sensus standards, quality control procedures, and and applications, as well as the role of standards and
measuring methodologies. Progress in developing these quality control in 3D printing. A stronger emphasis in
elements, however, has been rather limited. subsequent chapters is put on discussing the current
Moving from a scarce standard’s space to one adequate landscapes and roadmaps of standard development,
for seamless adoption of 3D printing technologies quality control procedures, and testing methods for
demands concerted efforts between various communities 3D printing. In these chapters, the authors go into
including technical experts, machine makers, users, and
policy makers. While there are already numerous books some details on available standards and methods. The
written to introduce 3D printing, its fundamentals, and discussion, however, are kept mostly at non-technical
relevant applications, a gap still exists when it comes level and therefore are relatively easy to follow. The
to providing a comprehensive understanding of the illustrations are clean, clear, and well-positioned to help
current landscape of standards and quality controls in 3D readers to follow complex concepts.
printing, as well as on how to establish these procedures. In summary, this resourceful book is suitable for
A group of celebrated experts in 3D printing has writ- readers in a wide range of technical backgrounds. In
ten a book to fill in this gap. Notably, the lead author, particular, the book is highly recommended for those
C.K. Chua, has been internationally recognized for his who are interested in exploring how to get 3D printing
imperative contribution to 3D printing since its early adopted and working with other technologies and
days. “Standards, Quality Control, and Measurement industries by means of developing relevant standards,
Sciences in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing” quality control procedures, and measuring methods. With
is a first engineering textbook aimed at helping readers its insightful roadmap discussions, the book can also be
to have an overview of components critical for wider used as a reference for those who are keen on developing
adoption, integration, and exchanges within 3D printing standards in all relevant aspects of 3D printing.

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