Recent Advances in 3D Printing in Industry 5.0
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing technology; computer simulations of the strength of 3D prints; smart materials (magnetorheological fluids); MRF clutches; CAD systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The emergence of additive technologies and their continuous development have led to an alternative method of production. In contrast to the subtractive methods, these technologies are characterized by a short pre-processing time (preparation of the 3D model and batch file for the printer). Flexibility in the production process is also very important. It is possible to produce elements with completely different geometrical features without interfering with the printer's instrumentation. The only change may be a change in the input material. The development of 3D printing technology (in conjunction with the postulates of Industry 4.0 and the emerging human-centric focus of Industry 5.0, heavily leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)) will make this the leading manufacturing technology in the future.
This Special Issue aims to collate innovative contributions on this subject. Specifically, the contributions may focus on all of the following aspects related to “Recent Advances in 3D Printing in Industry 5.0”, with an emphasis on AI integration:
- General 3D printing technology;
- New 3D printing systems;
- 3D printing pre-processing and workflow;
- AI and machine learning (ML) for process optimization and control;
- Innovative printing materials;
- Multimaterial printing;
- Recycling of used materials (filaments, resins, and powder) and AI-driven material sorting/repurposing;
- Complex shapes and lattice designs using generative design (AI/ML);
- Topology and shape optimization;
- Design for manufacturing and assembly;
- Smart quality control and inspection using computer vision and AI;
- 3D-printed parts’ testing methods and standards;
- Simulation of additive manufacturing processes and digital twins;
- Multiscale and multiphysics material models;
- Sensing, multifunctionality, and 4D printing;
- Print quality, material properties, and post-processing with AI-assisted parameter tuning;
- Ecodesign and sustainability issues in the context of Industry 5.0's resilience and circularity goals;
- Human–machine collaboration (Cobots) in additive manufacturing (Industry 5.0);
- Applications of 3D printing technology in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 (e.g., personalized and local production).
Both review papers and in-depth research papers on new developments in this field are welcome to be submitted to this Special Issue.
Dr. Zbigniew Pilch
Dr. César M. A. Vasques
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- additive manufacturing
- human–machine collaboration
- Industry 5.0
- machine learning
- digital twins
- artificial intelligence
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