Polymer metallization via cold spray additive manufacturing is an emerging thermal spray
approach for deposition of thick metallic coatings on polymers and fiber-reinforced …

In recent years, cold spray technology has attracted more and more attentions. After more
than 30 years of rapid development, research focus of cold spray technology is gradually …

Inspection reliability of small-scale defects, targeting dimensions below 100 µm, is crucial for
structural safety of critical components in high-value applications. Early defects are often …

Cold spraying (CS), or cold gas dynamic spray (CGDS), is an emerging solid-state powder
deposition process, allowing fast and mass production and restoration of metallic …

As a special review article, several significant and applied results in 3D printing and additive
manufacturing (AM) science and technology are reviewed and studied. Which, the reviewed …

Al-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) coatings, prepared by cold spray, have been
extensively investigated in recent years. However, only a fraction of the ceramic …

The comparative assessments and an overview of mechanical, chemical, and physical
properties of rail axles are presented. This review focused on the effects of compositions and …

Cold spray technology, as an emerging surface engineering technique, effectively prepares
hard coatings by high-speed projection of powder materials onto substrates at relatively low …

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have been widely studied for their excellent mechanical
properties. In recent years, cold spray has been successfully used as a solid-state …

Metal particles used as cold spraying feedstock undergo severe plastic deformation during
application. During this process, residual stresses are generated. The presence of porous …