Advances in Laser-Aided Processing of New Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Laser-based technologies for material processing are now established in a wide range of applications. Many conventional and novel production processes are improved, complemented, or even made possible by the use of laser technology, e.g., structuring, polishing, joining or additive manufacturing. At the same time, we can observe how the further development of ever more performant and environmentally friendly materials down to the nanoscale is essential for the extension of product lifetimes, a responsible use of resources, and technological progress. Processes and materials are highly interdependent in their application-oriented development.

Therefore, this Special Issue is dedicated to original research and recent advances in the combined field of laser material processing and material development. The focus will be on modern methods and technologies to utilize laser radiation for material processing, on detailed investigations of photon interactions with novel alloys and compounds, and on resulting achievements in material properties.

Dr. Silja-Katharina Rittinghaus
Prof. Dr. Manuel Löwer
Dr. André Temmler
Guest Editors

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• laser–material interaction
• laser additive manufacturing
• laser-assisted surface modifications
• process development
• alloy development
• material properties