Abstract: Spray forming is a new near-net shape preform processing technique for various materials. This technique has begun to realise industrialisation in recent years.Because of its one-step rapid solidification formation feature, spray forming becomes a powerful tool for research and development of new materials. Great attentions have been paid on the development and application of this new technology around the world. Thespray fonning process has been demonstrated as a promising low cost processing technique for high performance materials. In this paper, recent progress of spray formin gprocess and its applications in material science and engineering have been reviewed.