Applications of Novel Materials and Surfaces in Additive Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing provides a powerful tool for various applications in different fields. Nowadays, a number of available additive processes and materials are used in additive manufacturing. To tackle challenges arising from legislation change and manufacturing trends, researchers need to constantly develop new materials and processes. Additionally, introducing new materials could enable better manufacturing results and more efficient processing. This Special Issue aims to present new ideas and potential solutions in additive manufacturing by proposing and characterizing novel materials, as well as the material processing technologies and processing settings.

This Special Issue will publish high quality original research papers dealing with:

• Material preparation procedures;
• Material characterization methods and procedures;
• Material recyclability and life cycle assessment;
• Material application processes;
• Surface properties and structure;
• Enhancing surface functionality;
• Assessment of products made via additive manufacturing;
• Additive manufacturing processes.

Dr. Tomislav Cigula
Dr. Marina Vukoje
Prof. Dr. Raša Urbas
Guest Editors

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