The programme for the 5th International Conference on Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM 2025) has been officially released by the Chair of Materials Science and Engineering for Metals (WTM) and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Competence Center Engineering of Advanced Materials (FAU EAM). This event will take place from February 26-28, 2025, in Erlangen, Germany, and will focus on the latest advancements in the field of electron beam melting (EBM) and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies.

Key Themes and Presentations at EBAM 2025

EBAM 2025 promises to deliver a comprehensive technical programme covering various aspects of electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) and other cutting-edge EBM technologies. Key presentations will explore areas such as:

• Refractory Metals: Keynote talks and studies on the processing of refractory metals, including tungsten, will delve into achieving dense, crack-free components through electron beam melting. Experts will also discuss advancements in microstructure engineering and the densification of pure tungsten.
• Materials: Presentations will focus on optimizing additive manufacturing processes to reduce thermal stress and improve surface quality, as well as studies on composites like pure molybdenum and nickel-aluminum alloys.
• Technology & Process Monitoring: Several sessions will be dedicated to the technological developments that enhance the efficiency and scalability of EBM, such as wire electron beam technology, real-time process monitoring using synchrotron X-ray techniques, and melt pool dynamics analysis.
• Titanium & Nickel: Keynote speakers will explore the production of titanium blades using EBM technology, as well as studies on the microstructural properties of high-temperature nickel alloys and their behavior during the EB-PBF process.
• Sustainability & Post-Processing: A major focus will be on the sustainability of metal AM, with a keynote session dedicated to the post-processing of metal additive-manufactured components, including powder removal and surface finishing.

Additionally, the event will feature numerous networking opportunities, poster sessions, and technology exhibitions, offering participants a platform to exchange knowledge and explore new developments in metal additive manufacturing.

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