Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Laser Coatings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: laser surface texturing; wire arc additive manufacturing; soldering welding; material characterization; mechanical properties; selective laser melting
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surface engineering is experiencing a significant evolution driven by the advanced capabilities of laser-based additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. Methods such as laser cladding, direct energy deposition (DED), and laser metal deposition (LMD) have transitioned from rapid prototyping tools to key manufacturing strategies for high-performance, functional coatings. These processes offer precise control over heat input, microstructure, and geometric accuracy, enabling the production of coatings with superior properties often unattainable through conventional methods.
This Special Issue, titled "Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings," aims to showcase the latest research and developments in this dynamic field. It provides a platform for disseminating innovative findings on utilizing laser energy to synthesize, modify, and enhance surface layers for various industrial applications.
The potential topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Laser cladding and DED for wear, corrosion, and high-temperature resistant coatings.
- Synthesis and properties of amorphous and metallic glass coatings via laser methods.
- In situ alloying and functionally graded materials in laser additive manufacturing.
- Process monitoring, automation, and intelligent optimization (e.g., machine vision, AI) in laser coating processes.
- Microstructural analysis, physical metallurgy, and interface bonding mechanisms of laser-processed coatings.
- Mechanical, tribological, and corrosion performance characterization of laser-fabricated coatings.
- Emerging applications across automotive, aerospace, energy, and tooling industries.
Prof. Dr. Peilei Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- laser welding
- laser additive manufacturing
- lightweight automobile manufacturing
- laser cutting
- laser coatings
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