Directed Energy Deposition, WAAM, and Multi-Material Manufacturing I

Monday, September 28, 2026: 1:20 PM-2:40 PM
302B (Québec City Convention Centre)
1:20 PM
Microstructural and Mechanical Behavior of Inoculated Aluminum 7075 Alloy Fabricated through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
Dr. Jessica Buckner, Sandia National Laboratories; Dr. Hannah Sims, Sandia National Laboratories; Mr. Levi Van Bastian, Sandia National Laboratories; Dr. Jay Carroll, Sandia National Laboratories; Zachary Casias, Sandia National Laboratories; Mr. Austin Olivier, Sandia National Laboratories
1:40 PM
Interface Behavior in Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing: An Experimental Study of SS316L and IN718
Dr. Amany Khaled Sayed, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Dr. Ahmed Y. Elruby, Memorial University of Newfoundland
2:00 PM
Innovation in Multi‑Material Functional Layers for Hot‑Forming Tools Using DED Process
Dr. Martina Koukolikova, COMTES FHT a.s.; Dr. Miroslav Urbanek, COMTES FHT a.s.; Mrs. Danuse Janska, COMTES FHT a.s.; Mr. Radovan Valek, KOVARNA a.s.; Dr. Pavel Kozmin, Hofmeister s.r.o.; Mr. Jiri Syrovatka, Hofmeister s.r.o.
2:20 PM
Carbide‑Reinforced High Speed Steel M2 Layers for Forming Tool Applications: A DED‑LB Study on Particle Size Effects
Dr. Miroslav Urbanek, COMTES FHT a.s.; Dr. Martina Koukolikova, COMTES FHT a.s.; Mrs. Danuse Janska, COMTES FHT a.s.; Mr. Radovan Valek, KOVARNA a.s.; Dr. Pavel Kozmin, Hofmeister s.r.o.; Mr. Jiri Syrovatka, Hofmeister s.r.o.