Powder Metallurgy & Additive Manufacturing (emphasis on 3D printing)

Introduction, production methods of powders in metallurgy, properties of powders (particle size distribution, specific surface, additives), thermal treatment of powders. Compression and shaping, thermal coagulation (mono- or multi-component). Powder metallurgy products: iron and steel, copper, nickel and super alloys, hard metals, high-melting-temperature metals, metal composites.