Technological Innovation and Application of Metal Welding and Joining
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser welding; weld seam tracking; laser vision sensing; inspection of aluminum alloy welds; robot welding
Interests: laser welding; laser cladding
Interests: laser welding; additive manufacturing; computational mechanics; mechanical properties; computational fluid dynamics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of metal welding and joining is often driven by the materials, structures, equipment and engineering requirements, etc. The technological innovation and application of metal welding and joining promote the progress of welding community. In order to advance scientific research and engineering applications in this field, continuous efforts are made to develop new techniques and improve existing methods, ensuring higher efficiency and reliability. These advancements not only enhance the quality of welded structures but also expand the scope of applications across various industries. For instance, laser welding offers precision and speed, while additive manufacturing revolutionizes component design. Computational mechanics aids in simulating complex scenarios, optimizing mechanical properties. This issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and practical insights, fostering collaboration among experts.
Dr. Ting Lei
Dr. Tianyu Xu
Dr. Wenchao Ke
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser welding
- weld seam tracking
- dissimilar joining
- laser vison sensing
- additive manufacturing
- robot welding
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