Additive Manufacturing Research and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has gone through to a certain extent of a revolution over the last decade and now it has evolved into a viable industrial manufacturing solution—creating complex geometries unachievable with traditional manufacturing methods. However, further research required to overcome many challenges additive manufacturing faces today. We welcome you to this special issue of “Additive Manufacturing Research and Applications” to submit papers in the following general research areas of additive manufacturing: powder manufacturing technologies in 3D printing, pre- and post-processing technologies and approaches, AM processes and optimizations, inspection processes and quality evaluation, new materials for 3D printing, design and simulation in AM (topology optimization, microstructure design, new AM machine design and development etc.), and any other interesting research topics regarding 3D printing (additive manufacturing).

Prof. Dr. Atila Ertas
Guest Editor

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