**Preface to "Casting and Forming of Advanced Aluminum Alloys"**

The automotive and aeronautical industries have faced mounting pressure to reduce gas emissions and meet consumer expectations in recent years. As a result of these challenges, aluminum alloy casting has undergone a transformative wave of innovation. Thus, smaller and more efficient aluminum alloy casting components are emerging with equivalent or even better mechanical properties. These advancements have not only contributed to enhanced fuel economy and reduced gas emissions, but have also heralded an era of sustainable manufacturing practices.

In the production of well-formed and reliable metal components that align with customers' needs, aluminum alloy metal casting has proven to be the most cost-effective method. As a result, light alloys, particularly Al-based alloys, are increasingly used in structural component manufacturing. These developments have propelled the casting and forming of advanced aluminum alloys to the forefront, requiring substantial progress in processing techniques.

Combining low density, high corrosion resistance and strength, workability, and excellent electrical and heat conductivity, these materials demand cutting-edge processing techniques. Research and innovation in aluminum alloy applications has the power to significantly improve people's lives and provide significant support to manufacturing.

Future generations must embrace sustainability principles and expand the scope of what is achievable in line with the desires of both individuals and the industrial sectors. Our goal is to attract the attention of the scientific and industrial communities by offering a useful resource that showcases the latest advances in aluminum alloy research. It will foster collaboration and provide a forum of knowledge and inspiration for researchers, engineers, and professionals alike. Our collective future will more sustainable and technologically advanced if we are all informed about these developments.

Together, we can forge a path towards a more sustainable, innovative, and prosperous future.

**H ´elder Puga** *Editor*
