Hybrid Additive Manufacturing and Welding for Metal Alloys: Advances and Applications
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Additive Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 786
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Interests: multidisciplinary modeling of the material behavior; characterization of mechanical properties of coatings; artificial intelligence; multi-scale simulations and materials characterization; additive manufacturing
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Interests: additive manufacturing; joining; friction stir welding; dissimilar materials; composites; FEA
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of additive manufacturing (AM) and welding technologies has transformed the fabrication of metal alloys, enabling the production of complex, high-performance components for the aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical engineering industries, among others. The synergy between AM and welding processes, particularly in techniques like wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), directed energy deposition (DED), and friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM), offers unique opportunities for overcoming many of the limitations inherent in traditional manufacturing.
Such hybrid approaches combine the layer-by-layer precision of AM with the robust joining capabilities of welding, yielding improved mechanical properties, greater microstructural control, and enhanced scalability for metal alloy applications.
This Special Issue, entitled “Hybrid Additive Manufacturing and Welding for Metal Alloys: Advances and Applications”, aims to explore interdisciplinary advancements at the intersection of AM and welding. We invite researchers and industry professionals from materials science, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and manufacturing to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address topics including (but not limited to) the following:
- Innovative welding-based AM techniques for metal alloys, including WAAM, DED, and FSAM;
- Microstructural and mechanical properties of additively manufactured and welded metal alloys;
- Process optimization and parameter control in hybrid AM–welding systems;
- Integration of AM and welding for large-scale or multi-material metal alloy components;
- Advanced characterization techniques for welded and AM structures;
- Modeling and simulation of AM in metal alloy fabrication;
- Applications of hybrid AM–welding technologies in industry;
- Challenges and solutions in residual stress, distortion, and defect management;
- Sustainability and cost-effectiveness of combined AM and welding processes;
- Qualification and standardization frameworks for hybrid manufacturing processes;
- Post-processing techniques for hybrid AM–welded components.
We encourage submissions that highlight innovative approaches, interdisciplinary perspectives, and practical applications to advance the understanding and implementation of these technologies. This Special Issue seeks to foster collaboration among researchers and provide a platform for disseminating cutting-edge findings in the field of metal alloy manufacturing.
Prof. Dr. Ali Khalfallah
Dr. Guido Di Bella
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- welding
- adhesive bonding
- metal alloys
- wire arc additive manufacturing
- powder bed fusion
- directed energy deposition
- friction stir additive manufacturing
- laser welding
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- hybrid welding
- modeling and simulation
- process optimization
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