Recent Advances in Directed Energy Deposition of High-Performance Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Join us in advancing the frontiers of directed energy deposition (DED) technology and exploring exciting developments in the field.

DED revolutionizes the manufacturing industry by offering near-net shape production with less material waste, versatile material deposition for various applications, and the ability to clad, repair, or remanufacture industrial components. It is impactful across aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, though further research is needed to address its deployment challenges.

This Special Issue aims to provide a dedicated platform for sharing new innovative findings, discussing accomplishments, and exploring future directions in metal deposition research. We welcome case studies, reviews, short communications, and original research articles, including but not limited to the following areas:

1. Methodologies for the design of high-performance metal components with a focus on high-entropy alloys, functionally graded materials, and multi materials utilizing DED techniques.
2. The application of advanced metal powders and alloys customized for DED additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on metal matrix composites.
3. Innovations in tailoring process–microstructure–properties relationships of DED-fabricated parts and components.
4. Case studies of practical implementations of DED manufacturing in various industrial sectors, showcasing real-world applications and outcomes.
5. Applications of DED technology in cladding, repair, and remanufacturing.

If your topic is not listed above, but you believe that your innovation in DED technology would capture the attention of the AM community, feel free to submit your article, and we will review its alignment with this Special Issue.

Dr. Alireza Vahedi Nemani
Dr. Mahya Ghaffari
Dr. Ali M. Nasiri
Guest Editors

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• directed energy deposition
• repair and remanufacturing
• microstructural features
• mechanical properties
• high-entropy alloys