Advances in 3D Printing Technologies: Materials, Processes, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to submit your research for this Special Issue of the Machines journal,  published by MDPI, entitled “Advances in 3D Printing Technologies: Materials, Processes, and Applications”. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in 3D printing, addressing the growing demand for innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions across various industries. 

Recent advancements in materials, such as biocompatible polymers, high-performance composites, and sustainable alternatives, are expanding the capabilities of 3D printing technologies. Furthermore, emerging applications in healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and beyond are driving the development of cutting-edge processes, including hybrid methods and precision manufacturing. IoT-enabled monitoring and AI-driven design optimization are further revolutionizing the landscape, enabling smarter, adaptive, and more efficient additive manufacturing workflows. Despite these innovations, challenges remain in areas like scalability, process optimization, and material behavior under unique stress states, necessitating continued research. 

For this Special Issue, we welcome submissions showcasing novel materials, process innovations, and real-world applications. Contributions should include experimental, computational, or theoretical approaches to enhance the understanding and implementation of 3D printing, with a focus on integrating IoT and AI to further advance the field. 

We encourage you to submit your work in the following research areas:

- Development of advanced materials for 3D printing;

- Hybrid and non-traditional printing techniques;

- IoT-enabled monitoring and control in 3D printing;

- Precision, scalability, and optimization in additive manufacturing;

- Sustainable materials and processes; 

- Applications in healthcare, aerospace, and automotive industries;

- Characterization and modeling of printed materials;

- Multi-material and multi-scale printing;

- Quality assurance and defect analysis;

- Process monitoring, data-driven methods, and Industry 4.0 integration.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Machines.

Dr. Maria Tanase
Dr. Cristina Veres
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.