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Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Laser-Based Approaches in Materials Processing and Additive Manufacturing
edited by , Ashish Shukla and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 928 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser– material interaction; additive manufacturing; post processing through lasers; laser shock peening; laser micromachining; in situ process monitoring through lasers
Manufacturing and Process Optimization of Metal Matrix Composite
edited by and Marina Crnjac Žižić
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composite; additive manufacturing; process optimization; powder metallurgy; mechanical properties; stir casting
Artificial Intelligence Systems for Intelligent Manufacturing submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); intelligent manufacturing; machine learning; deep learning; generative AI; industrial automation; predictive maintenance; process optimization; quality control; digital twin
Integrated Forming, Treatment and Modelling of Lightweight Alloys
edited by and Sungmin Yoon
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: lightweight alloys; severe plastic deformation; surface treatment; microstructure evolution; multi-physics-assisted forming; finite element simulation; data-driven modeling
Laser Processing of Composites and Metals
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser; processing; treatment; composite; metals; alloy
Advances in Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Behavior, and Surface Performance submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; metal alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance; wear behavior; heat treatment; alloy design; service performance
Arc-Based Direct Energy Deposition: Processes, Applications and Monitoring submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: direct energy deposition; process monitoring; process-structure-property relationships; process optimization; deposition path strategies
Advances in Material Forming: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5152 | Submission Open
Keywords: forming; rolling; forging; wire drawing; extrusion
Advances in Metal Forming and Additive Manufacturing
edited by and Song Zhang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3009 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal forming; additive manufacturing (AM); modeling and simulation; microstructure and performance enhancement; forming defects; material modeling
High-Performance Metal Additive Manufacturing, 2nd Edition
edited by Hamed Asgari
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; process optimization; quality control; materials characterization; powder processing; design for additive manufacturing
Advances in Robotic-Assisted Manufacturing Systems
edited by Zhanxi Wang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1574 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative robots; industrial robots; biomimetic robots; auxiliary assembly; intelligent measurement; polishing; hole making; welding; composite material laying; human– machine interaction; machine vision
Thermographic Analysis for Non-Destructive Testing of Joints
edited by Manuela De Maddis and Valentino Razza
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding joining; bonding infrared thermography; quality active thermography; inspection; defects identification
Control of Materials’ Microstructure in Additive Manufacturing Processes submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); microstructural optimization; process– property relationships; structural health monitoring (SHM); machine learning (ML); residual stress control; simulation and modeling; advanced characterization; process-driven microstructure; customizing material microstructures for additive manufacturing
Recent Advances in Laser- and Cutting-Based Microfabrication for Functional Surface Engineering
edited by Evgueni Bordatchev
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-based micromachining; cutting-based micromachining; surface engineering and functionalities
Emerging Trends in Robotics and Automation for Advanced Manufacturing
edited by and Aldair E. Gongora
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-driving laboratory; robotics and automation; advance manufacturing; human– robot interaction; robotics for scientific discovery; machine learning
Technology for the Monitoring and Control of Laser Powder Bed Fusion
edited by Fan Chen
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion (LPBF); additive manufacturing; process monitoring; closed-loop control; defect detection; sensor fusion; in situ monitoring; machine learning
Next-Generation Material Designs and Processes for Additive Manufacturing submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2331 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing or 3D printing; machine learning; artificial intelligence; material design; process monitoring
Impact of Material Properties, Tooling, and Process Conditions on Mechanical and Tribological Performance
edited by Feijun Qu and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; fatigue; materials characterisation and testing; failure analysis; materials performance optimisation; process optimisation; AI in manufacturing
Advances in Catalysis and Surface Science: Material Manufacturing, Processing, and Performance Enhancement
edited by and Ziyu Tang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface science; catalysis; structure– performance relationships; reaction mechanisms; catalytic systems
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