Emerging Technologies for Metallic Materials Processing

Dear Colleagues,

In a period of exceptionally dynamic technological development, metal processing is undergoing intensive transformation. Modern industry faces ever-increasing demands regarding the quality, functionality and sustainability of production, which means that conventional metal manufacturing methods are often no longer sufficient. Greater precision in microstructure design, the ability to produce materials with complex properties and processes that optimize costs while reducing environmental impact are increasingly required. In response to these needs, a wide range of emerging technologies that not only expand the capabilities of classical methods but also introduce a completely new quality to metallic materials processing is being developed.

Emerging technologies encompass a wide range of advanced processing routes, including innovative approaches to plastic deformation and heat treatment, field-assisted techniques such as spark plasma sintering and various hybrid or multi-physics methods that integrate mechanical, thermal, chemical or external physical fields. The combination of well-established processes with innovative concepts enables the effective design of material structures already at the manufacturing stage, which in turn leads to the development of alloys and architectures with unique properties. This applies, for example, to materials with enhanced strength, improved fatigue resistance, increased thermal stability or functional characteristics tailored to specific applications.

At the same time, innovative processing routes facilitate the development of new classes of materials, including gradient, layered, ultrafine-grained and composite structures, that are difficult or impossible to obtain using traditional methods. Many of these technologies also improve energy efficiency, reduce waste generation and support the implementation of more environmentally friendly production strategies, meeting the growing expectations associated with green and sustainable technologies.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present the latest research results and provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers and engineers working on emerging technologies in metallic-materials processing.

Dr. Anna Kulakowska
Guest Editor

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