Advanced Laser Systems and Techniques for Additive Manufacturing
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Optics and Lasers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which centers on the latest advancements in laser-based technologies for additive manufacturing (AM). As laser systems continue to evolve, their precision, flexibility, and energy efficiency have positioned them as a cornerstone of modern metallic AM techniques. The integration of advanced laser systems with innovative design and manufacturing strategies has unlocked new frontiers in the fabrication of high-performance, lightweight, and functionally graded components.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for disseminating recent breakthroughs in laser-assisted additive manufacturing. It will highlight emerging methodologies, novel system configurations, and computational strategies that enhance process fidelity, material behavior control, and part quality.
Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Innovations in laser systems and scanning strategies for AM.
- Process modeling, simulation, and control of laser-based AM techniques.
- Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), including material design and geometric topology optimization.
- In situ monitoring and quality assurance in laser-based AM.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Junhao Ding
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- advanced laser systems
- lattice structures
- design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)
- process control and optimization
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