3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Composites, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Manufacturing and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2026 | Viewed by 1169
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite materials; additive manufacturing; CFRP; continuous fiber composites; sustainability
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Interests: composite materials; automated manufacturing; additive manufacturing; sustainability; life cycle analyses
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Three-dimensional printing and composite additive manufacturing are reshaping industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare by enabling the creation of lightweight, complex, and high-performance structures. The fusion of additive manufacturing with composite materials enhances strength, durability, and thermal properties, offering new opportunities for innovation. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements, challenges, and applications in this dynamic field, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share cutting-edge developments.
This Special Issue aims to explore breakthroughs in 3D printing and composite additive manufacturing, emphasizing material innovations, improved processes, process sustainability, and practical applications. It aligns with the journal’s scope by addressing the scientific and technological challenges of modern manufacturing. This Special Issue aims to collate at least 10 high-quality articles to further our understanding of this fast-growing field and, if successful, may also be published in book form.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Novel composite materials for additive manufacturing;
- Innovations in 3D printing processes and materials;
- Mechanical properties and testing of 3D-printed composites;
- Aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical applications;
- Sustainability in composite additive manufacturing;
- Use of sustainable materials (e.g. recycled materials or bio-based alternatives);
- Hybrid and multi-material 3D printing.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Alessio Vita
Dr. Iacopo Bianchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite materials
- 3D printing
- additive manufacturing
- sustainability
- LCA
- CFRP
- impact assessment
- testing
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