Advances in Design by Metallic Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, Simulation and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Very recently, a great deal of attention has been paid by researchers and technologists to trying to eliminate metal materials in the design of products and processes in favor of plastics and composites. After a few years, it is possible to state that metal materials are even more present in our lives and this especially thanks to their ability to evolve. This Special Issue is focused on the recent evolution of metals and alloys with the scope of presenting the state of the art of solutions where metallic materials have become established, without a doubt, as a successful design solution thanks to their unique properties. The Special Issue also intends to outline the fundamental development trends in the field together with the most recent advances in the use of the metallic materials—Synthesis, advanced experimental characterization, material modelling and engineering applications. All these topics will be covered in this collection of contributions, as will a large assortment of metals and alloys, including steel, cast iron, aluminium, light alloys, precious and non-precious alloys, metal matrix composites, etc., together with their use. In terms of processes covered include traditional processes such as casting, deformation or material removal, but special attention will also be dedicated to the newest processes, such as laser sintering, rapid manufacturing and so on. Contributions will be considered noteworthy if they represent a real element of novelty in the world of metallic materials as well as in the advanced characterization and use of metals for effective design solutions.

Prof. Cristiano Fragassa
Dr. Jeremy Epp
Dr. Grzegorz Lesiuk
Prof. Miroslav Zivkovic
Guest Editors

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