Abstract <p>An overview of research methods for improving the physico-mechanical properties of conductive materials grown using additive manufacturing techniques is presented. The review is conducted in order to develop a method for improving the properties of additive steel AISI 316L made by selective laser melting (SLM). This steel is widely used in various industries due to its versatile properties. The main methods of thermal and thermomechanical processing are briefly analyzed. Methods of improving plastic properties by impacting the material to pulses of a strong electromagnetic field, which causes high-density currents in the material considered as well. Based on the review, it is suggested that it is advisable to study the effect of a high-energy electromagnetic field on improving the plastic properties of materials built with selective laser melting.</p>