Periodic Reporting for period 2 - SUPERMODEL (Development and verification of microstructure, residual stress and deformation simulation capability for additive free-form direct deposition using multiple superalloys)

Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) is an additive manufacturing (AM) and repair technology that has evolved out of conventional laser cladding. As an additive technology, LMD has developed rapidly in the last decade, demonstrating significant potential to reduce costs and lead times...