We are proud to share that three esteemed members of the Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) editorial team have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2024 by Clarivate. This honor celebrates researchers whose work is frequently cited by their peers, reflecting significant influence and contribution to their fields. The recognized members are: Prof. Chua Chee Kai, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Swee Leong Sing, Associate Editor Prof. Wai Yee Yeong, Editorial Board Member This recognition underscores their dedication to advancing additive manufacturing and materials science. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Chua, Dr. Sing, and Prof. Yeong for this outstanding achievement! MSAM remains committed to featuring high-impact research and fostering innovation in additive manufacturing.

Congratulations to Editor-in-Chief, Professor Chua Chee Kai, for receiving the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) Award of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing: Education! The ASTM AM CoE introduced the Society Recognized Award in 2019 to honour members who have consistently made notable contributions in Research, Education, Standardisation, or Industrialisation within the additive manufacturing field. This award category featured four individual awards, each representing excellence in Research, Education, Standardisation, and Industrialisation. Heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Chua!                  

We are thrilled to announce that on October 27, 2024, Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing (MSAM, Online ISSN: 2810-9635) was officially indexed in the Scopus database. This achievement follows closely on the heels of MSAM’s inclusion in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) last month, further elevating our journal’s profile in the global academic community and underscoring the impact of additive manufacturing research. This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our esteemed editorial board members, contributing authors, diligent reviewers, and engaged readers. We extend our sincere gratitude to each of you for your contributions, which have been instrumental to MSAM’s progress. Our commitment to providing a reputable platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in additive manufacturing remains steadfast, and we will continue to strive for excellence in academic publishing. Looking ahead, MSAM will uphold its rigorous academic standards, publishing high-quality research to further enhance our scholarly influence and contribute to advancements in additive manufacturing and materials science. We are excited to continue this journey with our academic community and to make further contributions to the field.

On September 24, 2024, Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing (MSAM, Online ISSN: 2810-9635) was included in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) database. This achievement stands as a significant milestone for our journal since its inception in 2022, signifying a remarkable acknowledgment of MSAM within the global academic community. The editorial team at MSAM extends heartfelt gratitude to all esteemed members of the editorial board whose contributions have been instrumental in steering the journal's growth. We extend our appreciation to authors, reviewers, and readers alike for their unwavering support and profound engagement with the journal. Our pledge to provide a valuable platform for additive manufacturing research remains unwavering, underscored by our dedication to upholding the highest standards of publishing integrity. It is our aspiration to ascend as a premier international academic journal. MSAM will continue to uphold rigorous academic standards while publishing more high-quality articles, thereby improving our academic eminence and impact. These efforts are aimed at making greater contributions to academic research and technological innovation.

  Conference Introduction The Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Conference is an industry event for China's aerospace additive manufacturing community, an important window to showcase the latest technologies and products in the field of aerospace additive manufacturing in the world today, and a platform for cooperation and exchange between units in the industrial and technical chains. The conference was founded by Shanghai Additive Manufacturing Association (SAMA) in 2021 in Shanghai, aiming to strengthen the communication and cooperation between the additive manufacturing industry and the aerospace application industry, to expand new demands and application scenarios, to promote the strength of the whole industry to address the common problems, and to provide a new perspective for enhancing the level of manufacturing technology in China's aerospace industry.The conference is held annually and has been held three times in China. The 2023 conference attracted nearly 500 industry professionals to participate in person, 10 authoritative media and academic platforms  it live-streamed, and more than 100,000 people watched it online.The conference has received wide acclaim from both inside and outside the industry and has gradually become a well-known conference brand in the industry.The 4th Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Conference is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from October 24 to 25, 2024, with the main framework of "Conference + Exhibition + Supply and Demand Matching + New Product Release + White Paper Release + Media Interview + On-site Visit". Government departments, academicians, industry experts, aerospace-related offices, research institutes and universities, additive manufacturing-related companies, etc. will be invited to participate in the conference. At the same time, the "Additive Manufacturing Technology and Application Product Exhibition" will be held to showcase the latest technologies, products, application cases and solutions in the industry. All relevant offices, companies and individuals are welcome to sign up to participate. Conference Organization Co-Host: AECC(Aero Engine Corporation of China) Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd. Additive Manufacturing Technology Center of CASIC(China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation) AECC (Aero Engine Corporation of China) Additive Manufacturing Technology Innovation Center Additive Manufacturing Technology Application Research Center of COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.) China Industries Group Corporation Additive Manufacturing Research and Application Center Additive Manufacturing Technology Innovation Center of SASTIND (State Administration of Science,Technology and Industry for National Defence.PRC) Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing Factory Co., Ltd. Shanghai Additive Manufacturing Association Co-organizer: Editorial Office of Aerospace China Shanghai Society of Aeronautics Shanghai Complex Metal Component Additive Manufacturing Engineering Technology Research Center Additive Manufacturing Technology Center of the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology GroupShanghai Spaceflight Precision Machinery Institute Shanghai Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center Shanghai 3D Printing Industry Alliance Yangtze River Delta Additive Manufacturing Industry Alliance Contractor： Shanghai Additive Manufacturing Association Aerospace Professional Committee Shanghai Aopu Business Consulting Co., Ltd. Previous Topics Aerospace additive manufacturing industry development status and trends Additive manufacturing technology for high-performance large-scale critical metal components and its applications Intelligent Additive Spare Parts Assurance and Agile Repair for Aerospace Equipment Some thoughts and practices on structural topology optimization New progress in 3D/4D printing and transformable aircraft Application and certification of metal 3D printing Research and application progress of additive manufacturing technology in the field of commercial aircraft engines Difficulties and solutions for identification and certification of aerospace additive products Additive manufacturing of complex components with extreme lightweight design and manufacturing technology and its application Application status and prospects of additive manufacturing technology in large civil aircraft Application segmentation and future development of additive manufacturing in the aerospace field Progress in laser additive manufacturing technology for high-strength magnesium alloys Requirements and challenges of 3D printing for hot end parts of aircraft engines Application of additive manufacturing technology in launch vehicles Research and application of additive manufacturing technology in the field of aerospace liquid propulsion The development trend of laser selective melting additive manufacturing equipment and its application prospects in the aerospace field 4D printing technology for space applications Laser additive manufacturing and typical applications based on product chain Arc additive manufacturing technology for complex large-scale aluminum alloy components in aerospace Advanced ceramic additive manufacturing for the next generation aerospace industry Innovative design and additive manufacturing of multifunctional composite materials Application and Prospect of Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology in the Field of Aviation Equipment Additive manufacturing and online monitoring technology for large and complex metal components in aerospace Development trends of additive manufacturing technology and applications for space vehicle structures Some thoughts on the construction of aerospace engine additive manufacturing production line Application and progress of electron beam powder bed fusion in aerospace manufacturing Developing large-scale and efficient laser metal melting equipment to boost the development of aerospace manufacturing High-end complex components micro-casting, forging and milling integrated ultra-short process green manufacturing technology and equipment Continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite 3D printing technology Innovation and progress of overall solutions for aerospace metal 3D printing High-throughput design and preparation of aerospace metal materials for additive manufacturing driven by data Research progress of additive manufacturing of aviation materials Direct writing additive technology based on irregular 3D surfaces and aerospace applications Research and development and application of high-performance alloy materials for additive manufacturing Aviation-grade additive manufacturing special materials and preparation processes Discussion on high-performance polymer direct additive manufacturing technology and its application in aerospace field Design and preparation of high-performance additive manufacturing alloys based on phase diagram calculation Registration Channel Conference Contact: Zhang Wei 0086 13501902160

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