Materials Research Considerations for Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing processes in metals predominately use powder feedstocks as their starting material. Examples of processes include powder-bed fusion and directed energy deposition technologies. There are particular research outcomes that depend on the form and function of the feedstock materials—most of which relate directly to the materials science of the starting material itself. This Special Issue aims to broadly cover relevant aspects of materials research into metal powder feedstock materials for additive manufacturing. We invite contributions on research designed to improve understanding or expand the use of feedstock materials (production, geometry, defects, composition, metallurgy, microstructure, etc.) for additive manufacture. Research may include experimental efforts, modelling considerations, or both, providing a connection is made to materials science and engineering research.

Dr. Shaun McFadden
Guest Editor

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