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Future Research Focus for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)

What should be the main research priorities for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) over the next five years?

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By Govind Answered 2 months ago

In the next five years, LPBF research should focus on improving process–microstructure–property understanding for new alloys, enabling AI-based monitoring and control to reduce defects, and optimizing multi-laser and large-format systems. Reducing post-processing requirements and developing standardized certification protocols will also be critical for wider adoption in aerospace and healthcare.

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