Sustainable Metal Forming Materials and Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

In the last few years, there has been a demand for developing new technologies and materials aimed at shaping metals in ways that minimize environmental impact, reduce energy consumption, and enhance resource efficiency. The negative impact of climate change and the increased attention to the environment pushed the development of sustainable technologies and materials, which are crucial for advancing manufacturing in a manner that aligns with environmental sustainability goals. Environmental sustainability goals, in combination with innovative technologies and materials, are an important part of the circular economy system.

 By focusing on energy and material efficiency, waste reduction, and greenhouse gas emission control, the industry can progress towards more eco-friendly practices. Sustainable goals can be achieved through cold forming processes, high-strength alloys, innovative recycling and reuse, waste reduction, near-net shaping manufacturing, closed-loop systems, greenhouse gas emission reduction, the use of environmentally friendly materials, and advanced computational methods to optimize forming processes and minimize waste. Although there are challenges to overcome, the benefits to the environment and the economy make sustainable metals a critical area of development.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Sustainable forming technologies;
• Solid and semi-solid metal recycling;
• Flexible and adaptive manufacturing;
• Sustainable manufacturing systems;
• Innovative forming materials;
• Energy-efficient additive manufacturing (3D printing);
• The green manufacturing process.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions for this Special Issue.

Dr. Jure Krolo
Prof. Dr. Branimir Lela
Prof. Dr. Zoran Jurković
Guest Editors

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