Advances in Hybrid Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

Industry 4.0 represents a major shift in the way manufacturing systems are designed and operated. Its core ambition is to deliver highly customized products at minimal cost, while achieving maximum productivity—a concept known as mass customization. Beyond efficiency, this new industrial paradigm also emphasizes sustainability, agility, and customer-centricity across the entire value chain. As demand for tailored solutions continues to grow, manufacturers face increasing pressure to innovate and adapt their processes.

In this context, hybrid manufacturing technologies offer an interesting option. By integrating multiple manufacturing processes—such as additive manufacturing, subtractive machining, and surface treatments—within a single machine or production system, hybrid approaches enable the creation of high-performance parts with reduced production time, cost, and environmental impact. This convergence of technologies allows for greater design freedom, improved material utilization, and enhanced functional properties in complex components.

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and technological advancements in hybrid manufacturing, covering all stages of the production chain. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, innovations in CAD/CAM systems, machine architecture and control, process planning and optimization, and digital integration. Contributions that explore theoretical models, experimental validations, or industrial applications are welcome.

We particularly encourage submissions that demonstrate the versatility of hybrid manufacturing across a wide range of materials—including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. The goal is to highlight how these integrated approaches can overcome the limitations of conventional manufacturing, enabling the production of lightweight, shape-optimized, and functionally graded structures with unprecedented efficiency and precision.

Prof. Dr. Edouard Rivière-Lorphèvre
Dr. François Ducobu
Guest Editors

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• hybrid manufacturing
• additive manufacturing
• machining