The Proceedings provides a focused examination of recent advances in aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and related alloy systems presented at the Conference of Metallurgy & Materials. The volume explores emerging alloy chemistries—including Al‑Sc compositions, rare‑earth‑modified systems, and alloys incorporating critical minerals such as cerium, dysprosium, scandium, and lithium—highlighting their effects on microstructure and performance.
The volume also surveys innovations in processing technologies, spanning additive manufacturing, casting, welding, forging, and rolling, as well as modern recycling approaches that support sustainable material cycles. Additional chapters address the expanding use of light metals in biomedical, energy, communication, and electronic applications, while situating these developments within broader trends in transportation and sustainable engineering.
The Proceedings includes research from the symposium held at the Conference of Metallurgy & Materials. The papers explore a diverse range of topics, including titanium alloys for biomedical implants; lightweight and high-entropy alloy development additive manufacturing of titanium, aluminum, and bronze alloys; advanced welding technologies; casting process optimization; and modern approaches to materials characterization and data-driven materials engineering. Together, these works demonstrate how a deeper understanding of processing-microstructure-property relationships is enabling the development of lighter, stronger, and more durable materials for demanding applications in transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
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