Advances in Laser-Based Approaches in Materials Processing and Additive Manufacturing
A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editors
2. HiLASE Centre, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 102 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Interests: materials processing by lasers; laser material interaction; laser shock peening
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Interests: materials processing by lasers; laser material interaction; additive manufacturing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lasers have altered the field of materials processing and additive manufacturing, providing a high level of precision and efficiency, as well as new abilities across sectors and industries. This Special Issue aims to include research on recent developments, current trends, and challenges in laser-based techniques for materials processing and additive manufacturing. We invite submissions of original research articles, thorough reviews, and case studies that consider, but are not limited to, the following:
- Laser-based surface modification and enhancement;
- Laser shock peening for fatigue and wear resistance;
- Laser-assisted additive manufacturing (L-PBF, DED, SLA, etc.);
- Hybrid laser processing techniques;
- Advances in laser–material interaction and process optimization;
- Post processing techniques for additive manufacturing;
- In situ monitoring and control strategies in laser processing;
- Applications of ultrafast and high-power lasers in manufacturing;
- Laser modelling and parametric predictions;
- Machine learning and system integration for additive manufacturing;
- Dynamic digital twin for laser-assisted manufacturing.
This Special Issue will bring together individuals from academia, research, and industry to develop knowledge and applications of laser technology for contemporary manufacturing. Contributions that address fundamental studies, experimental and numerical modeling, and industrial implementations are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Pathak Sunil
Dr. Ashish Shukla
Dr. Petr Hauschwitz
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- laser–material interaction
- additive manufacturing
- post processing through lasers
- laser shock peening
- laser micromachining
- in situ process monitoring through lasers
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