Metal Additive Manufacturing presents compelling solutions for sustainable production, surpassing conventional manufacturing process chains with inherent advantages such as near-net-shape fabrication, proficiency in challenging metal alloys and enhanced geometric complexity for lightweight designs. On the other hand, the surface integrity of AM metal parts often necessitates optimization to realize desired functional surfaces and precisely tuned mechanical properties. This session will explore research contributions addressing these challenges through post-processing, finishing operations and thermal treatments of AM metal components.