Metallic Additive Manufacturing: Design, Materials, Processes and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on the latest advancements in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Metallic Materials. This issue aims to explore cutting-edge research in various areas, including the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process, porous structures, tissue engineering, functional biomaterials, Powder Metallurgy (PM), innovation in integrated techniques, lattice and scaffolds design and simulation, and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). AM has revolutionized traditional manufacturing processes, enabling the production of complex geometries and customized designs. Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) techniques offer high precision and versatility, while Functionally Graded Materials provide enhanced material properties. Porous Structures play a crucial role in tissue engineering applications, facilitating cell growth and bone regeneration.

This Special Issue will showcase research on metallic complex shaped, exploring their unique characteristics and applications in different fields. PM techniques will also be featured and combined with AM for potential in manufacturing advanced materials. Lastly, recent technologies like WAAM and Binder Jetting (BJ) will demonstrate advancements on a large scale and in the mass production of metal fabrications. We invite researchers, scientists, and engineers to contribute original research papers and reviews to this Special Issue. Submissions should address significant processes, advancements, fabrications, and applications in the Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Materials.

Dr. Ramin Rahmani
Dr. Miha Brojan
Dr. Tatevik Minasyan
Dr. Maksim Antonov
Guest Editors

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