Advancing Eco-Friendly Materials and Sustainable 3D Printing in Smart Manufacturing
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 339
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable manufacturing; minimum quantity lubrication (MQL); eco-friendly lubricants; additive mnaufacturing; smart and digital manufacturing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Advancing Eco-Friendly Materials and Sustainable 3D Printing in Smart Manufacturing”, aims to highlight the role of 3D printing and manufacturing (AM) in supporting eco-friendly manufacturing and production. As the need for more adaptable and efficient manufacturing increases, 3D printing has become an important tool for supporting sustainability in many industries including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and construction.
This Special Issue invites research papers, reviews, and case studies that address the intersection of 3D printing, sustainability, and smart manufacturing systems. We particularly welcome submissions that explore sustainable materials (e.g., biopolymers, recycled composites), process optimization through AI and machine learning, integration with Industry 4.0 tools such as digital twins and IoT, and innovative lifecycle approaches including reuse, remanufacturing, and circular economy models. Studies focused on environmental impact assessment, policy and regulatory frameworks, and techno-economic analysis are also encouraged.
By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives from materials science, engineering, data analytics, and environmental science, this Special Issue aims to provide a platform for advancing knowledge and promoting best practices in sustainable additive manufacturing for smart manufacturing and production.
Dr. Abdelkrem Eltaggaz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- eco-friendly materials
- sustainable 3D printing
- smart manufacturing
- additive manufacturing
- process optimization
- circular economy
- green manufacturing
- 3D printing in drone technology
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