Advancements in Laser Based Additive Manufacturing Technologies

As a unique and powerful heat source, laser plays very important role in additive manufacturing for surface modification, remanufacturing, and direct fabrication of 3D components. Laser-based additive manufacturing technologies have been attracting more and more interests from both academia and industry for R&D and technology adoptions. Laser-based additive manufacturing is an interdisciplinary research area covering optoelectronics, mechanical engineering, materials science, control, topology design, numerical computing, and more. Various issues need to be addressed to guarantee the metallurgical, mechanical properties, and performance of the additively manufactured components.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to share the latest advancements in laser-based additive manufacturing technologies. It covers the following key areas of laser-based additive manufacturing technologies, in addition to other relevant topics:

• Analysis of laser-material interaction and fundamentals of the processes;
• Development of laser-based additive manufacturing processes as well as hybrid processes;
• Simulation/modeling of process, material, thermal–mechanical–performance relationship;
• Advanced materials development via laser-based additive manufacturing;
• Material characterization and performance;
• Process monitoring and control for quality assurance and enhancement;
• Design and optimization;
• Novel systems and industry applications;
• Post-processing of additively manufactured components.

Dr. Guijun Bi
Guest Editor

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