Advanced Laser-Assisted Manufacturing Processes

Dear Colleagues,

Laser-assisted manufacturing has revolutionized modern production by offering precision, flexibility, and efficiency in material processing. These processes leverage laser technology for cutting, welding, additive manufacturing, surface treatment, and hybrid machining, enabling enhanced control over microstructural evolution, surface integrity, and mechanical properties. As industries continue to push the boundaries of material performance and process optimization, advanced laser-based techniques play a pivotal role in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and energy.

This Special Issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (JMMP) aims to showcase the latest advancements in laser-assisted manufacturing, highlighting novel methodologies, process modeling, material interactions, and industrial applications. We welcome original research and review articles that address improvements in process efficiency, defect mitigation, sustainability, and integration with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0.

We are interested in contributions focusing on topics such as the following:

• Laser-based manufacturing;
• Selective laser melting (SLM) and laser powder bed fusion (LPBF);
• Laser cutting, welding, and drilling;
• Hybrid and multi-energy laser-assisted processes;
• Process monitoring and control in laser machining;
• Laser–material interactions and thermal modeling;
• Surface functionalization and microstructural evolution;
• AI-driven process optimization and Industry 4.0 integration;
• Applications in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy industries;
• Sustainability and energy efficiency in laser processing.

Dr. Shayan Dehghan
Dr. Mehdi Safari
Guest Editors

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