Alloy and Process Development of Light Metals

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last few decades, we have witnessed very successful research activities in alloy and process design of light metals. This is certainly due to a significant increase in the use of light metals in various areas. Lightweight construction is a particularly important driving issue. But also due to societal and economic factors the light alloys community is challenged to provide novel high-performance materials with improved properties, as well as advanced processing technologies, which also take energy saving, sustainability, and recycling aspects into consideration. Moreover, changing market conditions, such as electromobility and new technologies like additive manufacturing, call for innovative alloy and process solutions. The main focus of the forthcoming Topical Collection "Alloy and Process Development of Light Metals”  is to present an up-to-date overview of new developments in academia and industry. Recent advances in the science and technology of aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys will be addressed in various topics, which include advanced alloy design, simulation and modeling, processing innovations, novel forming and joining technologies, corrosion and surface modifications, quality assurance, as well as sophisticated examples of successful applications in light-weight constructions, energy technologies, and medicine.

It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Topical Collection. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Pogatscher
Prof. Dr. Peter J. Uggowitzer
Collection Editors

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