What If Materials Could Think Ahead?

Abstract

Materials for Additive Manufacturing

In article number 2501628, the cover captures the vision of SPP 2122: materials tailored for powder bed fusion. It highlights how laser interaction, nanoparticle integration, and process-aware material design enable stability, functionality, and property control—making materials active enablers of performance across both polymer and metal PBF systems. More information can be found in the Editorial by Anna R. Ziefuss, Stephan Barcikowski, and Gerrit A. Luinstra.