This session focuses on materials specifically used in metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes. Discussions include various metal powders, alloys, and composites tailored for AM techniques such as selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam melting (EBM). Topics cover material properties, process considerations, and industrial applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.

Addressing materials used in polymer additive manufacturing, this session explores thermoplastics, photopolymers, and composite materials optimized for techniques like FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and SLA (Stereolithography). Topics include material characteristics, post-processing requirements, and applications in consumer goods, healthcare, and electronics.

Discussing the integration of functional and smart materials into additive manufacturing processes, this session covers materials with enhanced properties such as self-healing capabilities, stimuli responsiveness, and conductive properties. Topics include applications in biomedical devices, sensors, and flexible electronics.

This session focuses on methodologies and tools for designing and modeling components for 3D printing. Topics include CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, topology optimization, lattice structures, and generative design techniques optimized for additive manufacturing processes.

Addressing the role of computer-aided engineering (CAE) in additive manufacturing, this session covers simulation tools, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for optimizing designs and predicting performance in AM processes. Discussions include virtual testing, material behavior modeling, and process simulation.

Focusing on advancements in additive manufacturing of metals and alloys, this session covers techniques such as powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and metal binder jetting. Topics include material selection, microstructure control, post-processing methods, and applications in high-performance industries.