Multi-Scale Modeling and Engineering Applications in Metal Additive Manufacturing and Powder Metallurgy
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Additive Manufacturing Technologies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 99
Special Issue Editors
Interests: discrete element method (DEM); powder compaction; sintering; composites; porous materials; wood and biomaterials; computed microtomography; extrusion printing; fluid flow simulations
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Interests: sintering; biomedical alloys; porous metals; 3D printing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores how integrated computational strategies are moving beyond theory to solve real-world industrial challenges. While Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Powder Metallurgy (PM) offer unparalleled design freedom, their “multi-physics” nature—involving complex fluid dynamics, rapid solidification, and phase transformations—requires robust modeling to ensure part reliability. We invite contributions that demonstrate how multi-scale simulations, from Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to crystal plasticity and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), are applied to optimize engineering outcomes.
The goal is to bridge the gap between fundamental materials science and macroscopic performance. We specifically welcome research focused on Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), digital twins, and machine learning-assisted design to predict defects, manage residual stresses, and enhance the structural integrity of high-performance components. By connecting physics-based models with experimental validation and “intelligent production systems”, this issue aims to accelerate the transition toward simulation-driven manufacturing and sustainable engineering applications.
Prof. Dr. Luis Olmos
Dr. Omar Jimenez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado-Hernández
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- powder metallurgy
- multi-scale modeling
- sintering and compaction
- discrete element method (DEM)
- finite element analysis (FEA)
- microstructure evolution
- mechanical properties
- porosity and defect prediction
- numerical simulations
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