The first book available on the development of high-performance new metallic materials components by laser additive manufacturing

Understanding laser additive manufacturing technology from a unique viewpoint of material

Tailored laser additive manufacturing process meets new metallic materials - Simultaneous realization of complex shapes, unique microstructures and high performance

Designed Material", "Tailored Process" and "Controllable Property" - An important strategy for future sustainable development of laser additive manufacturing technology

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Introduction.- Laser Additive Manufacturing (AM): Classification, Processing Philosophy, and Metallurgical Mechanisms.- Novel Ti-Based Nanocomposites by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Tailored Nanostructure and Performance.- In Situ Ti-Si Intermetallic-Based Composites by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Designed Materials and Laser-Tailored In Situ Formation.- In Situ WC Cemented Carbide Based Hardmetals by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Microstructure Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms.- Nanoscale TiC Particle Reinforced AlSi10Mg Bulk-Form Nanocomposites by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Tailored Microstructures and Enhanced Properties.- Novel Aluminum Based Composites by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Tailored Formation of Multiple Reinforcing Phases and its Mechanisms.- Particle Reinforced Cu Matrix Composites by Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Interface Design, Material Optimization, and Process Control.- Nano/Micron W-Cu Composites by Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) Additive Manufacturing (AM): Unique Laser-Induced Metallurgical Behavior of Insoluble System.- Summary and Prospective View.