MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation Control Webinar | Additive and Hybrid Manufacturing Automation, 27 October 2026
A welcome message from the webinar Chair:
This webinar will focus on recent developments in additive and hybrid manufacturing automation, with particular attention to the integration of advanced materials, digital technologies, process control, and intelligent production strategies. Additive and hybrid manufacturing are increasingly evolving towards highly integrated and automated systems capable of improving flexibility, efficiency, and product performance. The webinar will bring together experts in the field to discuss current research trends, emerging challenges, and future perspectives. The session will also provide an opportunity to promote scientific exchange, stimulate discussion, and encourage new collaborations within the international manufacturing research community.
Date: 27 October 2026
Time: 9:00 EDT | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST
Webinar ID: 892 0685 0476
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
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Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in EDT | Time in CET | Time in CST |
| Dr. Guido Di Bella Chair Introduction |
9:00–9:10 | 14:00–14:10 | 21:00–21:10 |
| Dr. Guido Di Bella Process Integration in Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Material and Architected Polymer Structures |
9:10–9:30 | 14:10–14:30 | 21:10–21:30 |
| Q&A Session | 9:30–9:35 | 14:30–14:35 | 21:30–21:35 |
| Dr. Antreas Kantaros Digital Integration and Automation in Additive Manufacturing: From Design to Smart Production |
9:35–9:55 | 14:35–14:55 | 21:35–21:55 |
| Q&A Session | 9:55–10:00 | 14:55–15:00 | 21:55–22:00 |
| Ms. Jelena Romcevic MDPI's Journal Cluster: Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation Control |
10:00–10:20 | 15:00–15:20 | 22:00–22:20 |
| Q&A Session | 10:20–10:25 | 15:20-15:25 | 22:20–22:25 |
| Dr. Guido Di Bella Close of Webinar |
10:25–10:30 | 15:25–15:30 | 22:25–22:30 |
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Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Guido Di Bella, University of Messina, Italy;
- Dr. Antreas Kantaros, University of West Attica, Greece;
- Ms. Jelena Romcevic, MDPI.