This special session will delve into the latest breakthroughs in metal additive manufacturing, encompassing both fusion-based and solid-state techniques. We will explore technologies that rely on feedstock melting and material fusion, as well as those that induce bonding through kinetic energy and plastic deformation. Given the multidisciplinary nature of this subject, we will consider the impacts of process parameters, material responses, surface characteristics, microstructural aspects, and geometrical features. The applications of these technologies span across various sectors, including space, aerospace, automotive, building, and biomedical industries.
The goal of this session is to create an international platform for academic and industrial contributors to share ideas on recent innovations and advancements in various AM technologies, and to discuss future opportunities and applications. We welcome contributions from both experimental studies and numerical developments. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Cold spray additive manufacturing 
• Binder-jet additive manufacturing
• Laser/Electron beam-powder bed additive manufacturing 
• Directed Energy deposition technologies
• Post-processing technologies for additive manufacturing
• AM technologies for repair and geometrical restorations

We look forward to your participation and contributions to this exciting session.