Metal Additive Manufacturing

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Additive Manufacturing (AM) more popularly known as 3D printing is transforming the industry. AM of metal components with virtually no geometric limitations has enabled new product design options and opportunities increased product performance shorter cycle time in part production total cost reduction shortened lead time improved material efficiency more sustainable products and processes full circularity in the economy and new revenue streams. This Special Issue of </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Metals</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> gives an up-to-date account of the state of the art in AM.</span></p>