Mechanical characterization of parts fabricated by additive manufacturing

The explosion in the numbers of industrial applications making use of additive manufacturing (AM) techniques requires the use of reliable experimental data and appropriate design methods in order to ensure the adequate performance and safety of newly designed AM components. This Special Issue represents a collection of both experimental end numerical studies, covering the two realms of metallic and polymeric materials. The Special Issue is completed by papers focused on design and optimization problems, and on repair as well as on cost issues related to the production of AM components, which provide useful guidelines for design engineers and researchers.