Explore the future of surface engineering with “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Thermal Spray Industry.” This essential guide details how AI and ML are revolutionizing thermal spray (TS) technology, offering advanced alternatives to traditional methods. Discover the practices, implementation strategies, and challenges of integrating expert systems for creating durable TS coatings. Learn how AI and ML enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, moving beyond simulation and numeric modeling. The book highlights specific AI models like ANN and CNN, and discusses future directions, including training models with microstructural features. Ideal for researchers, practitioners, and students in AI, ML, and surface engineering, this book accelerates digital transformation in the industry.