Symmetry/Asymmetry in Additive Manufacturing
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 386
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; robotic manufacturing; material-structure–function integrated design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has advanced significantly in recent years. AM has transformed engineering by offering high flexibility and freedom in fabricating complex components with minimum waste and short lead times. The advancements in AM have often been coupled with material development, structure design, functional components, process optimization, and system innovation. Symmetry and asymmetry play crucial roles in the performance and applications of AM systems.
The Special Issue, titled “Symmetry/Asymmetry in Additive Manufacturing”, is dedicated to publishing studies focused on the in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between symmetry/asymmetry and AM systems. A specific emphasis is put on the contributions related to affect AM engineering where symmetry performance favors design, optimization and analysis.
Prof. Dr. Jinliang Zhang
Dr. Wenchao Ke
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry
- asymmetry
- additive manufacturing
- material development
- structure design
- process optimization
- manufacturing system
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