Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Manufacturing Processes of Light Metals and Composites.- Chapter 3. Powder Metallurgy.- Chapter 4. Sandwich Technique.- Chapter 5. Severe Plastic Deformation.- Chapter 6. Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 7. Thermal Spray Coatings.- Chapter 8. Characterization Techniques.- Chapter 9. Interface Characterization.- Chapter 10. Applications in the Aeronautical and Aerospace Industries.