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Green Heat Transfer: Towards Sustainable Manufacturing of Advanced Thermal Technologies

edited by

Hongwei Wu

and

Mohammad Harris

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6241 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; thermal management systems; green thermal technologies; life cycle assessment; circular economy; additive manufacturing; energy-efficient cooling; nanofluids; Industry 4.0; renewable energy systems; artificial intelligence; machine learning

Design, Processes and Materials for Additive Manufacturing: 2nd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Stavropoulos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 32040 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; AM design optimization; post-processing for AM; process optimization; in situ monitoring, defect detection, and process control for metal-based AM; material-related aspects of 4D printing; utilization of multi-material AM; new materials for AM

Technological Advances and Industrial Applications in Intelligent Manufacturing

edited by

Musaddiq Al Ali

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11724 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; inverse problem solving; artificial intelligence; non-parametric optimization; nanomaterials; simulation; intelligent manufacturing; multiphysics design; structural optimization; industrial applications

Advances in Injection Molding: Process, Materials and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rossella Surace

Vincenzo Bellantone

and

Irene Fassi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7539 | Submission Open

Keywords: injection molding; micro injection molding; materials/process interactions; structure/properties relationships; quality control

Recent Advances in Welding and Joining Metallic Materials

edited by

Kapil Gangwar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5431 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent welding and joining technologies; microstructural evolution and mechanical performance; dissimilar and lightweight alloy joining; friction-based and solid-state welding innovations; process simulation, digital twins, and data-driven models; in situ diagnostics and non-destructive evaluation; sustainable and low-energy welding processes; residual stress engineering and performance modeling

Advanced and Sustainable Machining

edited by Nico Hanenkamp and Christoph Herrmann

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3484 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability assessment of machining processes based on established standards; innovative processes and technologies and sustainability aspects of machine tools; process monitoring and data acquisition for sustainable manufacturing; digital twin and applications for sustainability improvement

Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing: Processes, Materials, and Applications

edited by Yang Du

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3423 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; process–structure–property; laser-based additive manufacturing; in situ monitoring; modeling; machine learning and deep learning

Mechanics and Manufacturing of Advanced Composite Materials and Structures

edited by Easir Papon

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber reinforced composites; nanocomposites; thermoset and thermoplastic composites; fatigue and fracture; additive manufacturing; automated fiber placement; automated tape laying; sustainability and recycled composites; multiscale modeling; AI/ML in composites; process–structure–property relationship; data-driven materials design; autonomous manufacturing

AI in Additive Manufacturing

edited by Yipu Du and

Qiang Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; artificial intelligence; digital twins; data-driven

Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials: Design, Characterization, and Performance

edited by

Samir Allaoui

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (3D and 4D printing); process optimization; new approaches for composites AM; large format additive manufacturing (LFAM); process hybridization; integration of smart functions; integrated design approaches; design and optimisation; digital tools for simulation and performance prediction; long fiber composites; short fiber composites; development and/or functionalization of composite materials; strctures/properties link; matrix-reinforcement interfaces; behaviour under stresses (mechanical, thermal, or environmental); durability and aging; in-service behavior; applications (aerospace, automotive, medical, or energy sectors)

Recent Progress on the Additive Manufacturing of Nanoparticles

edited by

Liuqing Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; nanoparticles; nanocomposites; functional materials; interface engineering; process optimization; in/ex situ characterization; multiscale modeling

Application of 3D Printing Technology in Manufacturing and Material Processing

edited by Guangda Zhu and Yi Hou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16233 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; material processing; functional materials; advanced applications

Advances in Powder Bed Fusion Technologies

edited by Xiaoyu Liang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12756 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; simulation; monitoring; hybrid manufacturing; multi-materials; field-assisted manufacturing; laser beam shaping; metals; ceramics; polymers

Processing, Mechanical Properties, and Manufacturing Techniques of Advanced Composite Materials

edited by

Andrejs Kovalovs

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 4435 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering; materials; composites; synthetic fibers; natural fibers; recycled materials; polymers; biopolymers; additives; sustainability; experimental analysis; modelling/simulation; thermal and chemical stability; fatigue resistance

Haptic-Robotic Systems in Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Simulation, and Training

edited by

António Lopes

Adriano A. Santos

and

Filipe Pereira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3350 | Submission Open

Keywords: haptic–robotic systems; industrial design; manufacturing

3D Micro/Nano Printing Technologies and Advanced Materials

edited by

Chenglin Yi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3147 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; printed electronics; direct write; sensors; conductive inks; functional composites; interface; high precision

Advances in Metal Cutting and Cutting Tools, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristina M. Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutting tools; modeling; machining; sensorization

Arc-Based Directed Energy Deposition: Processes, Applications and Monitoring

edited by

Vinicius Lemes Jorge

Yu-Ming Zhang

and

Nicola Contuzzi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1450 | Submission Open

Keywords: direct energy deposition; process monitoring; process-structure-property relationships; process optimization; deposition path strategies

Metal Additive Manufacturing by Selective Laser Melting

edited by

Cuiling Zhao

Yun Yang

and

Hao Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 584 | Submission Open

Keywords: selective laser melting; field assisted additive manufacturing; microstructure control; process monitoring; property improvement; process optimization; material–laser interaction; surface finish enhancement; hybrid manufacturing; in situ monitoring

Advanced Microstructural Characterization and Data-Driven Modeling of Engineering Materials for Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Fatih Uzun

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics analysis; predictive modeling; engineering materials; manufacturing processes; heating and solidification; material deformation; advanced experimental techniques

Prediction and Estimation of Tool Wear and Failure in the Milling Process of Difficult-to-Cut Materials

edited by

Tran The Long

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: tool wear ; wear mechanism ; tool failure ; milling ; difficult-to-cut materials ; prediction ; estimation

Advanced Design, Manufacturing, and Applications of Precision Machine Tools

edited by

Jun Zha

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4924 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machine tools; thermal error compensation; vibration control; high-performance machining; digital twin; smart manufacturing; AI-driven process optimization; ultra-precision machining; structural optimization; energy-efficient machining

Artificial Intelligence Systems for Intelligent Manufacturing

edited by

Idilia Batchkova

and

Gancho L. Vachkov

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1977 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); intelligent manufacturing; machine learning; deep learning; generative AI; industrial automation; predictive maintenance; process optimization; quality control; digital twin

Advances in Material Forming, 3rd Edition

edited by

Chetan P. Nikhare

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: forming; rolling; forging; wire drawing; extrusion

Emerging Functional, Topological, Metamaterial, and Optimization-Based Design Approaches for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Enrico Dalpadulo and

Marco Zago

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional integration; topology optimization design; lattice structures design; multi-scale/hierarchical design; multi-materials design; meta-materials design; product-process design; sustainable design

Next-Generation Simulation and Intelligent Process Design in Sheet Metal Forming

edited by

Luis Filipe Menezes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal forming; numerical simulation; artificial intelligence; digital twins; process optimization; sheet metal; predictive modelling; smart manufacturing

Smart Manufacturing in the Era of Industry 4.0, 2nd Edition

edited by

Enkhsaikhan Boldsaikhan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 32508 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart manufacturing; robotics; automation; digital twin; additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0

Recent Advances in Optimization of Additive Manufacturing Processes

edited by

David L. Sales

Severo Raul Fernandez-Vidal

and Tiago Vieira Da Cunha

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 24312 | Submission Open

Keywords: performance optimization; additive manufacturing constraints; smart sensing technologies; simulation and modeling; generative design; topology and shape optimization; closed-loop control systems; support structure optimization

Digital Twinning for Manufacturing

edited by

Ali Abdelhafeez Hassan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 18344 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; digital twin technology; smart factories; manufacturing processes and systems

Advanced Welding Processes, Additive Manufacturing and Numerical Models: 2nd Edition

edited by Hui Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11592 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; process monitoring; modeling

Integrated Forming, Treatment and Modelling of Lightweight Alloys

edited by

Shaojie Gu

and Sungmin Yoon

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight alloys; severe plastic deformation; surface treatment; microstructure evolution; multi-physics-assisted forming; finite element simulation; data-driven modeling

Microstructure Control and Mechanical Behavior in Additively Manufactured Metallic Components

edited by

Cuiyun Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; microstructure control; mechanical behavior

Advanced Coating Technologies: Thermal Spray, Cold Spray, and Laser Deposition

edited by Shams Anwar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings; thermal and cold spray; laser deposition; corrosion and degradation modeling; energy and transportation systems

Advances in Welding Technology: 2nd Edition

edited by

Paul Kah

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2573 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding technology; advanced fusion joining techniques; process parameters; economy in welding; quality in fusion welds

Emerging Manufacturing Strategies: Additive, Nano and Composite Fabrication of Functional Materials

edited by

Eylem Asmatulu

and

Md Nizam Uddin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1021 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; nanomanufacturing; composite materials; functional materials; nanocomposites; hybrid manufacturing processes; process–structure–property relationships; advanced material fabrication

Advanced Functional Materials and Green Manufacturing Technologies

edited by

Ahmed El-Harairy

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; green manufacturing technologies; advanced functional materials; energy conversion and storage; water splitting; electrochemical engineering; desalination technologies; water treatment; soil remediation; electrokinetic remediation; ionic liquids; green synthesis; additive manufacturing; printed functional materials; entropy alloys; reinforced advanced materials; gas sensors; environmental remediation; low-carbon processing

Recent Advances in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies

edited by

Mohd Nazri Ahmad

and

Mohd Rizal Alkahari

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); 3D/4D printing; fused deposition mmodeling (FDM); polymer composites for AM; advanced materials for additive manufacturing; process optimization in AM; biomedical and industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing

Next-Generation Machine Tools and Machining Technology

edited by

Lai Hu

Lele Bai

Jun Wang

and

Haizea González-Barrio

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3445 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation machine tools; intelligent monitoring and quality control; less-manned/unmanned manufacturing; green manufacturing; AI and digital twins in manufacturing; high-performance cutting

The Future of Manufacturing: Embracing Digitalization and Smart Technologies

edited by Anis Fatima

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open

Keywords: industry 4.0; smart manufacturing; digital transformation; cyber-physical systems; industrial internet of things (IIoT); digital twin; artificial intelligence in manufacturing; machine learning; big data analytics; cloud manufacturing; edge computing; predictive maintenance; advanced robotics; additive manufacturing; human–robot collaboration; sustainable manufacturing; green manufacturing; resilient supply chains; smart factories; autonomous production systems

Recent Developments in Materials Processing for Modern Applications: Advancements and Challenges

edited by Liviu Andrușcă and

Nicanor Cimpoesu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13435 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; processing; thermo-mechanical processing; dual-phase materials

Advancing Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for Metallic Component Manufacture: Recent Developments and Challenges

edited by

Paul Kah

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8952 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; process optimization; wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED); wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM); control systems; defects in WA-DED; microstructural heterogeneity; in situ enhancements; metal feedstocks; 3D Printing; layer-by-layer manufacturing; metal additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; digital fabrication; advanced manufacturing; directed energy deposition (DED); melt pool dynamics; heat affected zone (HAZ); residual stresses; multi-material deposition; toolpath optimization; wire feeding mechanisms; deposition rate; layer geometry control; thermal management; arc stability

AI-Driven Smart Manufacturing: Bridging Data Innovation, Industrial Practice, and Ethical Intelligence

edited by

Saeid Lotfian

and

Saleh Seyedzadeh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5464 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing; data-driven manufacturing; intelligent manufacturing; predictive maintenance and quality assurance; digital twins and cyber-physical systems; industrial internet of things (IIoT)

AI in Laser Materials Processing

edited by Xiaoming Yu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4425 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; digital twins; real-time monitoring; physics-informed optimization; laser machining; additive manufacturing

Advanced Design and Materials for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Shuzhi Xu and Yun-Fei Fu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2518 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; design for manufacturing; material design; integrated materials and structure design; computational optimization; topology optimization; data-driven; multiscale modeling; high-performance computing; process simulation

Advancements in Metal Additive Manufacturing: Technologies and Applications

edited by

Christoph Hartl

and Danka Katrakova-Krüger

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open

Keywords: material developments and improvements; advancements in process technologies, process control and monitoring; product spectrum extension, e.g., towards metamaterials; microstructure characterization; mechanical performance of manufactured components; process and component modelling; post-treatment for property improvement; economic efficiency and sustainability optimisations

Advances in Spraying and Deposition Processes for Aerospace Applications

edited by

Mohammad Saadati

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1104 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold spray; additive manufacturing; plasma spray; HVOF spray; cold spray additive manufacturing; osprey; aerospace; composite interlayer; bonding; interface; spraying parameters; aeronautical repair

Cognitive Automation and AI-Driven Approaches for Smart Manufacturing

edited by

Sandra Mattsson

Peter Andersson

and

Mohaiad Elbasheer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive automation; AI-driven manufacturing; human–AI collaboration; smart factories; digital twins; machine learning; Industry 5.0

Advances in AI and CAD/CAM

edited by

Kai Tang

and

Dong He

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven generative design and topology optimization; AI-driven design for manufacturing; AI-driven feature recognition; AI-driven optimization for manufacturing; physics-informed machine learning; intelligent CNC machining; intelligent additive manufacturing; intelligent additive–subtractive hybrid manufacturing; intelligent process planning; intelligent process monitoring and control; digital twins for smart manufacturing; AR/VR and intelligent user interfaces; big data and sensor fusion

Progress in Laser Materials Processing

edited by

Antonio Riveiro

and

Rafael Comesaña

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4791 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser materials processing; laser cutting; laser drilling; laser welding; laser surface treatment; laser-based additive manufacturing; laser micro- and nano-manufacturing

Progress and Perspectives in Metal Laser Additive Manufacturing

edited by