Advances and Applications of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing (AM) is rapidly transforming a wide array of industries, including the medical, automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors, among others. Its growing adoption is driven by significant advancements in near-net-shape fabrication, particularly for components with intricate geometries customized for specific applications which are difficult to produce using traditional manufacturing methods.

This Special Issue invites original research articles and high-quality, comprehensive reviews on the latest developments and applications of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Our goal is to highlight the innovative capabilities of AM and its extensive applicability, providing an overview of current trends and future directions in the field.

We encourage submissions in the following areas:

• Specialized applications in medical devices, aerospace, corrosion protection, and energy utilization;
• Design and modeling focused on enhancing functionality for specialized applications;
• Additive manufacturing processes and advancements, including hybrid systems and process optimization for improved performance and efficiency;
• Development of novel materials with a focus on characterizing their performance in microstructural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, or biological contexts;
• Surface postprocessing of additive-manufactured components for improved functionality in specialized applications.

Dr. Derui Jiang
Prof. Dr. Aijun Huang
Dr. Haopeng Shen
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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