Compilation of 145 research papers spread in 2 volumes is divided in 16 parts discussing advanced materials, characterization of materials, machining, machining of composites, unconventional machining of materials, metal forming, metal joining, fracture and fatigue, friction and wear, rapid prototyping/casting, modeling and optimization, heat treatment, vibration, biomedical applications of materials, and other related topics. The papers are profusely illustrated with line diagrams, pictures, figures and tables. Focuses on the increasing role of formulation, design and intelligent processing in developing advanced materials for industrial use.