Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “Laser Welding and Additive Manufacturing”

Dear Colleagues,

Laser welding and additive manufacturing have revolutionized the field of metal processing, enabling unprecedented precision, efficiency, and design freedom. These advanced technologies are reshaping industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical, where high-performance metallic components are critical.

Laser welding offers advantages over traditional methods, such as minimal heat input, reduced thermal distortion, and the ability to join dissimilar metals with exceptional accuracy. Similarly, additive manufacturing has opened new possibilities for fabricating complex geometries, lightweight structures, and customized solutions that were once unattainable with conventional manufacturing techniques.

The synergy between laser welding and additive manufacturing further enhances the potential for innovation. For example, hybrid processes that integrate laser welding with 3D printing can achieve superior joint properties and seamless integration of components. Despite these advances, challenges remain, including optimizing process parameters, understanding material behavior under high thermal gradients, and ensuring the mechanical reliability of fabricated parts in demanding environments.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in laser welding and additive manufacturing, focusing on their application to metallic materials. Topics of interest include process optimization, microstructural analysis, mechanical performance evaluation, and the development of novel alloys or coatings tailored for these technologies. Contributions addressing hybrid approaches, industrial case studies, and the integration of these methods into sustainable manufacturing systems are particularly welcome.

We invite researchers and industry professionals to share their insights and findings, contributing to the ongoing evolution of laser welding and additive manufacturing for metals.

Prof. Dr. António Bastos Pereira
Dr. Guido Di Bella
Guest Editors

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