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Meeting 2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Symposium Additive Manufacturing of Lightweight Alloy Matrix Composites
Sponsorship TMS Structural Materials Division
TMS: Additive Manufacturing Committee
TMS: Composite Materials Committee
Organizer(s) Ioannis N. Mastorakos, Clarkson University
Xiaoming Wang, Purdue University
Simona E. Hunyadi Murph, Savannah River National Laboratory
Scope This symposium aims to showcase studies and advancements in the field of additive manufactured light metal composites. It serves as a platform for researchers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and foster collaborations in this rapidly evolving domain.

The scope of the symposium encompasses a wide range of topics related to metal matrix composites (MMCs), with a particular emphasis on lightweight alloys, including, but not limited to, aluminum and magnesium matrix composites. These materials represent the forefront of engineering advancements, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and versatile applications across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and beyond.

Key areas of focus include:
• Recent breakthroughs in additive manufacturing techniques for lightweight alloy matrix composites.
• Novel technologies and methodologies transforming the design and production of metal composites.
• Practical case studies and applications demonstrating the real-world impact and potential of these advanced materials.
• Experimental, theoretical, and computational studies on the interplay between microstructure, geometry, composition, and other properties and the mechanical behavior of additive manufactured light metal matrix composites.
The symposium provides a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into state-of-the-art developments in additive manufacturing and its role in shaping the future of light metal composites.

Abstracts Due 07/29/2025
Proceedings Plan Planned:

PRESENTATIONS APPROVED FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE


Additive Manufacturing Ceramic Particle Reinforced Aluminum Alloy Matrix Composites
Additive Manufacturing for Lightweight Metal Alloys and Composite Materials: Processes, Performance, Applications and Future
Additive Manufacturing of Al2618+ Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with TiC and TiB₂ Nanoparticles
Additive Manufacturing of an Ultrahigh-Strength Deformable Al Alloy
Additive Manufacturing of High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Alloy with Enhanced Thermal Stability via Nano-Treating
Development of High Silicon Alloys for Additive Manufacturing
Effect of Interlayer Defects on the Anisotropic Mechanical Behavior of WAAM Al-Mg Alloys
Effect of Zirconium on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Laser Powder Bed Fused Eutectic Al-Ce-Zr Alloy
Engineering Lattice-Matrix Interfaces in PrintCast Components to Increase Effective Ductility
Engineering of SS316-A356 Interpenetrating Composites for Controlled Shear Deformation Under High-Strain Rate Compression
Enhanced Thermal Stability in Additive Friction Stir Deposited ODS IN9052 Al Alloy
Evaluation of Oxide-Matrix Interactions in Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Aluminum Alloys Produced Through Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Exceptional Strengthening Via Nanostructure Engineering in Additively Manufactured Aluminum Alloys
In-Situ TiC Formation and Phase Evolution in Ti6Al4V Processed by Digital Light Processing: Pathway to Enhanced Mechanical Properties
Magnetohydrodynamics in Metal Additive Manufacturing
Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Wire Laser Directed Energy Deposition of Silicon Carbide Reinforced 316L
Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of an Inoculated Aluminum 7075 Alloy Processed with Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Co-Modified Alsi10mg Alloy Fabricated Via In-Situ Alloying in Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Mitigating Cracking in Additive Manufacturing of High-Strength Aluminum Alloys with Ceramic Reinforcements
Modeling the Ductile-To-Brittle Transition of Reactive Additive Manufactured Metal Matrix Composites Using a Damage-Enabled FFT Framework
Simultaneous Enhancement of Printability and Mechanical Properties in Ti-Modified Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Fabricated by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF)
Ultra-Low Modulus in Laser Printed Ti-25Nb
Understanding Multi-Stage Deformation Mechanisms in Additively Manufactured Al6061+TiC Nanocomposite by In-Situ Neutron Diffraction


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