Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is constantly growing over the recent years and can be considered competitive with traditional manufacturing processes for applications characterized by low production volumes, high levels of customization and complex geometries. From new layer-wise technologies, to newly developed alloys with improved processability, the need to clarify the link between microstructure and final properties (i.e. mechanical, magnetic, optical) is of paramount importance to unlock the full potential of metal AM. Aim of the present Symposium is to shed a light on the physical properties which characterize metal additive manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to:
- Microstructural characterization
- Element partitioning and diffusion
- Alloy development
- Feedstock: properties and characterization
- Processing-Microstructure-Property correlation
- Post-processing: heat treatments, surface finishing
- Powder metallurgy

The activities here presented are of interest of the PNRR projects VITALITY and MOST