Advances in additive manufacturing (AM) puts this key enabling technology in the limelight among other physical processing routes for complex net shapes and multi-material components. Variations in physicochemical and mechanical properties of additively manufactured products originate mostly from surface conditions, defects, feedstock and build anisotropy, micro/nanostructural features which are expected to alter the material behaviour. These properties subsequently affect the structural integrity  and  in-service  performance  in terms  of  corrosion, fracture, mechanical and wear behaviour etc. Moreover, additive manufacturing is often followed by post processing such as heat treatments and hot/cold isostatic pressing, which would also influence/alter the microstructure and defects and subsequently the mechanical  properties  and  structural  integrity  of  the material. The aim of this session is to elevate the understanding of the behavior of additively manufactured materials in comparison with materials produced through conventional processing routes such as casting, rolling, extrusion, forging, etc. Emphasis will be given on the effect of processing and post-processing on degradation mechanisms via an understanding of the process Parameters on   the   micro/nanostructure,   surface   conditions, material texture /anisotropy and mechanical / environmental behaviour and other functionalities (e.g. magnetic behaviour). Simulations and modelling of processing and (micro) structures are necessary to verify the performance of AM materials and products. Abstracts should thus refer to experimental and/or theoretical/modelling studies which focus on and/or relate various aspects within processing, microstructure, properties and performance of additive manufactured materials or products.        

The session addresses the following topics:

• Modern and emerging AM processes and their effect on improved material performance.
• Breakthrough performance and applications for AM materials.
• AM processes and benchmarking of different process routes on the same material.
• Innovative advanced materials with new or improved functionalities produced by additive manufacturing.
• New material and geometry design possibilities targeting to optimum combination of properties.
• Hybrid and composite materials.
• Advanced characterisation, modelling and testing of AM materials.
  In-situ, real time monitoring of AM processing.