New Insights into Additive Manufacturing of Intelligent Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This scholarly exploration seeks to elucidate the intricate interplay between additive manufacturing, intelligent materials, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Contributions to this issue are invited to scrutinize the development of responsive smart materials, employing sophisticated sensors and actuators, as well as pioneering applications of multi-material printing techniques. Furthermore, research endeavors are encouraged to harness AI algorithms for the optimization of design, thereby augmenting the efficiency and precision of additive manufacturing processes.

The confluence of AI with additive manufacturing has demonstrated a propensity to enhance product quality, instigate innovation, bolster productivity, and amplify profitability. This integration has manifested in the creation of intricate geometries, refinement of material properties, and mitigation of production time and costs. The present Special Issue functions as a scholarly forum for the exchange of insights, innovations, and experimental findings, thereby cultivating a nuanced comprehension of the intricate nexus between additive manufacturing, intelligent materials, and artificial intelligence. The spectrum of research interests spans the gamut, encompassing the development of stimuli-responsive smart materials, the integration of advanced sensors and actuators, and the inventive application of multi-material printing techniques.

The transformative potential of AI integration with additive manufacturing is poised to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Accordingly, this Special Issue endeavors to furnish novel insights into this evolving landscape. Researchers and practitioners are invited to contribute to this intellectual discourse, thereby advancing the collective knowledge and understanding of the domain of additive manufacturing of intelligent materials.

Dr. Marcelo V. Garcia
Guest Editor

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• additive manufacturing
• intelligent materials
• artificial intelligence
• 3D printing
• smart sensors
• actuator integration
• multi-material printing
• design optimization
• advanced manufacturing
• functional materials
• computational tools
• smart structures
• additive fabrication
• material science
• emerging technologies
• Industry 4.0