Property Enhancement of Laser Powder Bed Fused Alloy

Dear Colleagues,

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a revolutionary technique for producing intricate metal components. This method offers exceptional design flexibility and efficient material utilization, making it increasingly prevalent in the aerospace, biomedical, and automotive industries.

This Special Issue will comprehensively review recent advancements, unresolved challenges, and emerging opportunities associated with LPBF technology. It will explore the fundamental principles and practical applications of LPBF from multidisciplinary perspectives, including materials science, laser–material interactions, in situ monitoring, and process engineering. Particular emphasis will be placed on experimental investigations, data-driven approaches, and numerical simulations aimed at enhancing the mechanical properties, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, microstructure control, and overall forming quality of manufactured parts. Additionally, contributions on the use of post-processing techniques to refine the surface characteristics or improve the part functionality of additively manufactured components are highly encouraged.

Dr. Cuiling Zhao
Dr. Baixin Dong
Dr. Ran Cui
Guest Editors

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