Non-Conventional Manufacturing Technologies and Materials for Sustainable Production
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 590
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser processing; materials manufacturing; surface engineering; mechanical testing; mechanical engineering; thermal analysis
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Interests: manufacturing materials; manufacturing technologies; machining; laser machining; 3D printing; DoE
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing technologies that support the sustainable production and consumption of materials. The goal is to highlight the latest research and advancements in manufacturing processes that minimize their environmental impact—such as conserving resources, promoting the use of renewable or recycled materials, and replacing traditional manufacturing techniques with more energy-efficient alternatives.
This Special Issue will serve as a valuable platform for researchers, scientists, and engineers to share their latest findings and insights, fostering collaborations and driving progress in sustainable material processing. The key areas of interest in this Special Issue include the processing of sustainable materials (bio-based, recycled materials, biocomposites), green manufacturing technologies (additive manufacturing, green machining, sustainable surface engineering), life cycle assessment and sustainability metrics (LCA, metric development, circular economy principles), and digitalization and Industry 4.0 (digital manufacturing, predictive maintenance, smart factories). This Special Issue aims to advance sustainable manufacturing by highlighting cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration in the development and implementation of environmentally conscious production practices.
This list provides an overview of the key areas of interest that could be explored in this Special Issue, although its specific focus and scope may be further refined based on the specific interests and expertise of the broader research community.
Dr. Silvio Genna
Dr. Flaviana Tagliaferri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- recycled materials
- additive manufacturing
- life cycle assessments (LCAs)
- circular economy
- digital manufacturing
- predictive maintenance
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