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Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies allow for the creation of components with greater design flexibility. The complexity in geometry and composition can enhance functionality, while parts made from multiple materials have the capacity to deliver improved performance. Nonetheless, most multimaterial printing methods are still in their infancy and face numerous challenges. Numerous materials require individual post-treatment, and some may not be compatible with each other regarding shrinkage, melting or sintering temperatures, and interactions. In this study, we introduce a technique for producing a metal–ceramic multimaterial prototype for electronic packages through powder-bed additive manufacturing technology. Silicon carbide-based ceramic substrate was manufactured by selective laser melting, on which molybdenum-based conductive tracks were printed. The results indicated that the SiC-based samples exhibit a relatively uniform microstructure with homogeneously distributed porosity. Mo-based powder containing 5% silicon was successfully SLM-ed on the SiC layer. The microstructural and chemical analyses show that Mo reacted with Si during selective laser melting, resulting in formation of molybdenum silicides. The surface of Mo-based layer surface is smooth; however, there are few cracks on it. The Vickers hardness was measured to be 7.6 ± 1 GPa. The electrical resistivity of the conductive track is 2.8 × 10−5 Ω·m.

New technologies in additive manufacturing and patient-specific CT-based custom implant designs make it possible for previously unimaginable salvage and limb-sparing operations a practical reality. This study presents the design and fabrication of a lattice-structured implant for talus replacement surgery. Our primary case involved a young adult patient who had sustained severe damage to the talus, resulting in avascular necrosis and subsequent bone collapse. This condition caused persistent and debilitating pain, leading the medical team to consider amputation of the left foot at the ankle level as a last resort. Instead, we proposed a Ti6Al4V-based patient-specific implant with lattice structure specifically designed for pan-talar fusion. Finite element simulation is conducted to estimate its performance. To ensure its mechanical integrity, uniaxial compression experiments were conducted. The implant was produced using selective laser melting technology, which allowed for precise and accurate construction of the unique lattice structure. The patient underwent regular monitoring for a period of 24 months. At 2-years follow-up the patient successfully returned to activities without complication. The patient’s functional status was improved, limb shortening was minimized.