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Metal Additive Manufacturing: Design, Performance, and Applications.

Nikolaos Kladovasilakis¹, Konstantinos Tsongas², Dimitrios Tzetzis³

¹Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Information Technologies Institute (CERTH/ITI), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is rapidly advancing, driving innovation in key sectors like aerospace and healthcare. This technology enables complex part creation and material optimization for diverse applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science and Engineering
Manufacturing Technology

Background:

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly evolving field with significant industrial impact.
AM technologies are enabling complex geometries and customized solutions across sectors.

Discussion:

The study explores the transformative potential of metal AM in aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and energy.
It highlights the increasing adoption and integration of AM processes in these industries.

Key Insights:

Metal AM facilitates breakthroughs in product design and performance.
The technology supports material innovation and process optimization.

Outlook:

Continued advancements in metal AM are expected to further revolutionize manufacturing.
Emerging applications and material developments will shape future industrial landscapes.