Laser Based Additive Manufacturing (LAMM) - The Next Generation Materials Manipulation Technology

The seminar by Professor Narendra B. Dahotre of the University of North Texas (UNT), USA, offered valuable insights into Laser Assisted Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) and its technological evolution on 3 February 2026. He shared the development of LAAM, highlighting key advancements in the technology over the years. The seminar covered fundamental laser–material interactions, their effects on component properties, the challenges of controlling these rapid processes, as well as potential applications of LAAM across diverse materials and industries.