Additive manufacturing (AM) is a nascent and rapidly evolving technology of significant commercial importance, having great potential for promoting transformative research in many fields across the vast spectrum of engineering and material science. Applications, such as tooling, mechanical components, biomedical devices and implants, orthodontic parts, automotive and aerospace components, all benefit from the simplicity and flexibility that AM provides.

To implement the potential applications and the characteristics of the printed parts, several new kinds of materials are developing. This Special Issue focuses on the application of advanced and innovative materials (e.g. composite materials, ceramic photopolymeric resins, thermoplastic filament with metal powders…). It is focused on analytical and experimental works aimed at achieving the desired material properties and geometries of the final structure. This includes assessing the impact of process parameters and predicting optimized conditions. Submissions related to novel applications are also welcomed.

(1) Contributions focused on any of the following topics are of particular interest:

(2) Materials, processes and machines

(3) Process monitoring, modeling and control

(4) Functionally graded materials

(5) Design for additive manufacturing

(6) Advanced simulation and multi-scale modeling for metal additive manufacturing

(7) Development of tailored materials for additive manufacturing