Additive Manufacturing in Material Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing, often referred to as 3D printing, has revolutionized the landscape of material processing across various industries. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their cutting-edge insights, innovations, and discoveries in the realm of additive manufacturing. We anticipate that this collection will offer valuable contributions to the ongoing discourse surrounding this transformative technology.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to additive manufacturing in material processing, including but not limited to:

1. Advanced Materials: Exploration of novel materials and material combinations suitable for additive manufacturing, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
2. Process Development: Research on optimizing additive manufacturing processes, including parameter tuning, printing techniques, and post-processing methodologies.
3. Design and Optimization: Studies focused on design principles, topology optimization, and generative design techniques to harness the full potential of additive manufacturing.
4. Quality Assurance: Investigations into quality control, defect detection, and metrology to ensure the reliability and repeatability of printed components.
5. Applications and Case Studies: Real-world applications of additive manufacturing in various industries, such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and consumer goods.
6. Sustainability: Assessments of the environmental impact of additive manufacturing processes and the development of sustainable practices within the field.
7. Interdisciplinary Approaches: Collaborative research that bridges the gap between additive manufacturing and other disciplines, such as materials science, engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

   We invite researchers from academia and industry to submit their original research articles, reviews, and case studies that align with the themes outlined above. Our goal is to present a diverse and comprehensive collection of contributions that will foster discussions, inspire new ideas, and advance our understanding of additive manufacturing's role in material processing.

   Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through Applied Sciences’ online submission system, following the guidelines and formatting instructions available on the journal's website. Submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest quality of published work.

   We anticipate that "Additive Manufacturing in Material Processing" will be a significant milestone in the field, and we look forward to working closely with you and the esteemed editorial team of Applied Sciences to bring this Special Issue to fruition.

Dr. Erfan Maleki
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• additive manufacturing
• material processing
• mechanical properties
• advanced materials
• process optimization