Additive Manufacturing and System: From Methods to Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing (AM or 3D printing) has been regarded as integral to the future manufacturing technologies of the fourth industrial revolution. Its limitless capability for incorporating complexities in design, processes, materials, and functionalities is gaining huge attention from both research and industry sectors. However, in reality, applying additive manufacturing in actual systems requires tremendous costs and efforts. The successful implementation and application of AM technologies in real systems requires that the breadth and depth of knowledge span the whole process of integrating and realizing a system, or a part, from design to production (and even to validation, maintenance, and quality assurance). The seamless combination of the design, simulation, process planning, and production for AM is essential from the perspective of implementing effective and efficient manufacturing systems.

In this Special Issue, we aim to cover additive manufacturing technology from method to application, especially in the fields of automotive, aerospace, and biomedical engineering, and sharing insights toward the industrial implementation of AM technology. The breadth and diversity of AM methods and applications are expected to provide a snapshot of some of the exciting research currently happening all over the globe.

Prof. Dr. Namhun Kim
Prof. Dr. Seung Ki Moon
Prof. Dr. Rohan Shirwaiker
Guest Editors

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