This presentation discusses functionally graded materials (FGMs). FGMs are composites with a gradual, continuous transition in composition and structure. They are classified as thin FGMs consisting of thin surface coatings, or bulk FGMs consisting of larger volumes. Common processing techniques for thin FGMs include vapor deposition and plasma spraying, while bulk FGMs can be made using powder metallurgy or centrifugal casting. FGMs have a variety of applications due to properties like resistance to delamination and high impact/abrasion resistance, and are used in industries such as aerospace, defense, energy and medicine.