Application of Multi-Physic Modelling in Fused Filament Fabrication

Dear Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to announce that I am planning to launch a Special Issue on the Application of Multi-Physics Modelling in Fused Filament Fabrication.

Polymer-based additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology across a wide range of industries due to its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and capability to produce complex geometries. However, achieving high-performance and reliable printed parts requires a deep understanding of the multi-physics phenomena inherent to the AM process, including heat transfer, phase change, fluid flow, stress development, and material evolution.

This Special Issue invites high-quality contributions that advance the application of multi-physics numerical simulation techniques in polymer-based AM processes. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address modeling approaches, numerical methods, and simulation-driven insights into the behavior of polymers during Fused Filament Fabrication. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Thermal and mechanical modeling;
• Multi-scale and multi-material simulations;
• Process optimization strategies;
• Validation techniques and experimental benchmarking;
• Simulation-assisted design and process planning.

Studies that integrate experimental and computational methods to enhance model accuracy are especially encouraged. The goal of this issue is to foster innovation and bridge the gap between theory and practical implementation, ultimately contributing to the broader adoption and refinement of polymer AM technologies.

Dr. Shahriar Bakrani Balani
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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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.

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• polymer-based additive manufacturing
• fused filament fabrication (FFF)
• material extrusion process (MEX)
• multi-physics simulation
• numerical modeling
• finite element analysis (FEA)
• multi-scale modeling
• computational fluid dynamics (CFD)