Abstract:Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties, including high saturation magnetic induction, low coercivity, and high permeability. In certain applications, complex-shaped components are increasingly required for performance enhancement. Additive manufacturing technique, particularly selective laser melting (SLM), has emerged as an effective method for fabricating such complex-shaped soft magnetic components. SLM, a laser-based additive manufacturing technique, employs high-power-density lasers to melt and fuse metal powders within a powder bed selectively. This approach enables rapid prototyping, precise geometrical control, and the integration of multi-material designs. This review highlights recent advancements in the application of SLM technique for the production of soft magnetic alloys, focusing on Fe-Si, Fe-Ni, Fe-Co, and amorphous alloy systems. Moreover, it explores the implementation of SLM in manufacturing processes and evaluates both the opportunities and challenges associated with SLM-based production of soft magnetic alloys.