Recent Advances in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies
A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 252
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; fused deposition modeling; natural fiber composites; material characterizations
Interests: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; product development; wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)
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Dear Colleagues,
Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D Printing, has rapidly evolved into a transformative technology across multiple industries, including healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. Unlike conventional subtractive manufacturing methods, AM enables the layer-by-layer fabrication of complex geometries with high precision, reduced material waste, and greater design flexibility. Recent developments in materials science, process optimization, and digital design tools have significantly expanded the capabilities and applications of additive manufacturing technologies.
In particular, methods such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA) have seen major improvements in printing accuracy, mechanical performance, and production efficiency. In addition, the integration of advanced materials such as polymer composites, bio-based materials, and high-performance alloys opened new opportunities for functional and structural applications. These advances have also facilitated innovation in areas such as biomedical implants, customized prosthetics, lightweight components, and sustainable manufacturing solutions.
This Special Issue, titled “Recent Advances in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies”, aims to bring together cutting-edge research and technological developments in this rapidly growing field. We welcome contributions that explore novel materials, process improvements, modeling and simulation techniques, and emerging applications of additive manufacturing. By highlighting recent scientific and engineering breakthroughs, this Issue seeks to provide valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners working to advance the future of additive manufacturing.
Dr. Mohd Nazri Ahmad
Dr. Mohd Rizal Alkahari
Guest Editors
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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
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