Advanced Additive Manufacturing for Metal Materials and Components
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Additive Manufacturing Technologies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 947
Special Issue Editor
Interests: friction stir; processing metal matrix composites; additive manufacturing; material characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Additive manufacturing (AM), particularly in the realm of metals, is revolutionizing the way components and materials are designed, fabricated, and utilized across various industries. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements in additive manufacturing techniques, processes, and materials specifically tailored for metal applications. We aim to explore innovative approaches that enhance the properties, performance, and scalability of metal components produced through AM. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of novel metal alloys for AM, process optimization for improved mechanical properties, post-processing techniques, and the integration of AM in high-performance and critical applications, such as aerospace, automotive, and biomedical engineering. This issue will also consider the challenges associated with the quality control, standardization, and sustainability of metal AM processes. By bringing together cutting-edge research and practical insights, this Special Issue seeks to advance the state of the art in metal additive manufacturing and its applications.
Dr. Sipokazi Mabuwa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- metal materials
- process optimization
- novel alloys
- mechanical properties
- post processing
- aerospace applications
- biomedical engineering
- quality control
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