Recent Developments in Non-conventional Welding of Materials (Volume II)

Dear Colleagues,

Welding is one of the technological fields with most impact on many industries, such as automotive, aerospace, energy production, electronics, health sector, etc. The welding technologies are currently used to join the most diverse materials, from metallic alloys to polymers, composites, or even, biological tissues. Despite the relevance and the wide application of the traditional welding technologies, these processes are not a solution to meet the demanding requirements of some industries. This has driven strong research efforts in non-conventional welding processes, such as laser welding, ultrasonic welding, impact welding, friction stir welding, diffusion welding, and many other welding technologies. Important studies have been recently developed all over the world on the application of these processes to the joining of cutting-edge materials and material combinations, enabling the production of joints with improved properties. So, this special issue has the objective of presenting the most recent developments in non-conventional welding of materials. Experimental and numerical modelling/simulation researches on all aspects related to this multidisciplinary subject are welcome. Original research and review papers addressing innovative developments on non-conventional welding processes and process applications are valuable scientific contributions.

We look forward to receiving your contributions to this issue.

Prof. Dr. Rui Manuel Leal
Prof. Dr. Ivan Galvão
Guest Editors

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