Function‐integrative lightweight engineering represents an essential element in modern
design methods. Currently, there is a great need for the incorporation of sensors, actuators …

Despite the fact that specifically in the automotive industry, several safety-relevant
components are produced by casting processes, integrating sensors and electronic …

Abstract Carbon Papers (CPs) have been widely used as a Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) for
high performance fuel cells. Herein we report a novel method for production of GDL, without …

Additive manufacturing (AM) stands out from other manufacturing processes because it
enables covering the functionality of an assembly by one single component only. In order to …

Enhancement in the capabilities of additive manufacturing (AM) methods has led to
development of many high‐value components for aerospace, automotive, and medical …

The combination of functions in a single component, efficient use of limited space,
comprehensive acquisition of process and sensor data and development of passive …

Elastic guided waves constitute a promising approach for structural health monitoring (SHM)
applications involving composite structures. Guided-wave SHM systems are composed of a …

Active piezoelectric transducers are successfully deployed in recent years for structural
health monitoring using guided elastic waves or electro-mechanical impedance (EMI). In …

In-situ laser sintering can be used to locally sinter conductive inks in an uninterrupted
process, enabling the embedding of printed electronics within 3D printed structures. In this …

The present text introduces a Special Section of Advanced Engineering Materials linked to
the symposium Advanced Materials for Transport Applications organized by the authors …