Additive manufacturing (AM) has been widely investigated from the point of view of process optimization. This work focuses on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF); many aspects are discussed in the literature, such as the mechanical properties achievable or the process parameters influence. This work focuses on a particular material, AISI 316L, austenitic stainless steel, that attracted interest due to its wide use, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance. The feedstock material has crucial relevance to obtain a product with desired properties. The atomizing process used to produce the powder provides the feedstock material with unique features; these features can influence various steps of the LPBF, such as the powder bed spreading or the consolidation of the component.