The aim of the conference is to present the latest researches and developments in the field of thermal spraying, as well as of hardfacing. We are looking for papers mainly dedicated to: new materials and technologies, properties of coatings and weld deposits, novel characterization methods as well as new industrial applications in different operating conditions. In addition, the problems concern training of specialists, quality and certification system at thermal spraying and hardfacing technologies will be discussed. The session dedicated to generative techniques (with particular emphasis on 3D printing) of metallic materials will be included since this year’s edition.
The oral as well as poster sessions are planned. All presented papers will be reviewed and then published in a professional journal (will be proposed in the 2nd announcement).