Laser Processing of Materials for Advanced Manufacturing
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 148
Special Issue Editors
2. LASI—Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Interests: cork; composites; shear thickening fluids/gels; impact testing; numerical simulation; welding; additive manufacturing; biomechanics; hybrid composites; metamaterials; protective devices/systems; laser processing
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Interests: laser material processing; advanced welding technologies; additive manufacturing; micro-manufacturing; application of finite element method in manufacturing processes; decision engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Laser-based technologies play a central role in modern manufacturing and mechanical engineering, offering high precision, flexibility, and efficiency in materials processing. From macro-scale joining operations to micro- and nano-scale surface structuring, laser processes enable the fabrication of high-performance components across metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and multi-material systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in laser processing technologies with a strong focus on process engineering, materials performance, and industrial applications. Contributions addressing both fundamental aspects of laser–material interaction and applied research in manufacturing environments are welcome.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
-Laser welding and joining;
-Laser cutting and drilling;
-Laser surface treatment (hardening, cladding, alloying, remelting);
-Laser additive manufacturing (e.g., powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition);
-Surface functionalization and texturing;
-Residual stress and distortion control;
-Microstructure evolution and phase transformations;
-Laser forming processes;
-Process modeling and numerical simulation;
-Process monitoring and real-time control;
-Mechanical performance and structural integrity of laser-processed components;
-Process optimization and industrial scalability;
-Sustainability and energy efficiency in laser manufacturing.
Original research articles, review papers, and case studies demonstrating industrial implementation are encouraged. Submissions bridging process parameters, microstructural development, and mechanical performance are particularly welcome.
Dr. Fábio Fernandes
Dr. Bappa Acherjee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser processing
- laser welding
- laser joining
- laser cutting
- laser cladding
- laser surface hardening
- laser additive manufacturing
- directed energy deposition
- powder bed fusion
- laser surface engineering
- microstructure evolution
- residual stress
- melt pool dynamics
- process simulation
- finite element modeling
- process monitoring
- mechanical properties
- structural integrity
- manufacturing processes
- industrial applications
- sustainable manufacturing
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