Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes

Dear Colleagues,

Welding and additive manufacturing processes are integral to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and construction. The performance and reliability of welded joints and additively manufactured components are intrinsically linked to the processes employed, encompassing thermal cycles, material flow, and phase transformations. It is crucial to thoroughly understand and control these processes to ensure the production of high-quality, defect-free products. This Special Issue will explore the latest innovations, modeling techniques, and quality assurance methods that drive the efficiency and sustainability of welding and additive manufacturing, highlighting their role in modern manufacturing and future industry trends.

The Special Issue on "Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes" aims to address recent advancements and applications in welding and additive manufacturing processes. Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

1. Innovative welding processes:

• Developments in traditional welding methods (MIG, TIG, arc welding, etc.);
• Advancements in hybrid welding techniques;
• High-energy-density welding processes (laser, electron beam, etc.);
• Friction stir welding and its applications.

2. Additive manufacturing technologies:

• State-of-the-art additive manufacturing processes (SLS, SLA, DMLS, FDM, etc.);
• Integration of additive manufacturing with conventional processes;
• Material innovations and their implications in additive manufacturing;
• Process optimization and control in additive manufacturing.

3. Process modeling and simulation:

• Computational models for welding and additive manufacturing;
• Simulation of thermal cycles and residual stresses;
• Predictive modeling for defect prevention and quality assurance;
• Multi-scale modeling approaches.

4. Quality assurance and inspection:

• Non-destructive testing methods for welded and additively manufactured components;
• In situ monitoring and real-time quality control;
• Post-process inspection techniques;
• Standards and certification in welding and additive manufacturing.

5. Sustainability and future trends:

• Eco-friendly welding and additive manufacturing practices;
• Energy-efficient process innovations;
• Future trends and emerging technologies in welding and additive manufacturing;
• Roadmaps for industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

Dr. Dhanesh G. Mohan
Dr. Muthuramalingam Thangaraj
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• welding techniques
• additive manufacturing
• metallurgical processes
• joint formation
• dissimilar metal joining
• process simulation
• in situ monitoring
• fusion welding
• solid-state welding