Recent Developments in Laser Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Laser additive manufacturing, an advanced form of manufacturing, can manufacture parts directly from digital models by using the layer-by-layer approach to build up materials. This manufacturing method can prepare complexly shaped metal parts in a short time and with high precision. Laser additive manufacturing can be classified into two major groups: Powder Bed Fusion-based technologies and Directed Energy Deposition. Laser additive manufacturing provides the freedom to design complex and light-weight parts for applications in the aerospace, automobile, and other industries. The global market for laser additive manufacturing is mainly driven by the the fast development of the aerospace and automobile industries.

In this Special Issue, we welcome articles that focus on laser additive manufacturing materials and processes and their influence on the final products’ microstructure and performance, in order to provide guidance for the development of laser additive manufacturing technology.

Dr. Zhanyong Zhao
Guest Editor

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