The fraction and size of pores present in EBM Ti-6Al-4V specimens varies depending on the melting strategy used, whether linear raster melting or point melting.

As N95 masks are in short supply and high demand, reusable, sterilizable metal filters for masks built using 3D microstructural characterization and simulation methods are a promising alternative.

This primer discusses three image-based methods that simplify the analysis of phase composition, porosity, and particle distribution, thus providing additional insight into the microstructure of materials.

This article describes how shielding gas composition, either argon or nitrogen, affects the hardness, tensile strength, and toughness of high-power, high-brightness laser welds made on various base materials, including A508 forging steel, 316L stainless steel, Inconel 690, and solution-annealed IN718.