“…The FS approach can also be used to deposit multiple layer o top of each other, known as multi-layer friction surfacing (MLFS) or friction surfacing layer deposition (FSLD), leading to a solid-state layer deposition process. For coating applications, i.e., deposition of one single layer, FS was successfully performed for various material combinations like steels [12], aluminum alloys [13], copper [14], titanium alloys [15], Inconel [16], magnesium alloys [17], and, e.g., aluminum and steel [18] or low carbon steel over Inconel [19]. Further very challenging dissimilar material combinations are also achievable, as, e.g., Al/Ti joints enabled by hybrid approaches of friction stir welding (FSW) assisted by FS [20].…”