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Recent Advances in Multi-Material Metal Additive Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5244
Keywords: multi-material; metal additive manufacturing; powder bed fusion; graded material; defect formation mechanisms; solidification; microstructural characteristics; mechanical performance; alloy discovery; process and design optimization
Additive Manufacturing of Copper-Based Alloys
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611
Keywords: copper; copper alloys; additive manufacturing; alloy development; material characterization; secondary operations; commercial applications
Smart Manufacturing in the Era of Industry 4.0 submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14103 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart manufacturing; robotics; automation; digital twin; additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0
Advances in Laser-Assisted Manufacturing Techniques submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-based additive manufacturing; laser cladding; laser cutting; laser surface treatment; laser welding; laser surface treatment; laser-based directed energy deposition (DED); laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF); laser-based powder bed sintering (PBS)
Large-Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: large-scale AM processes; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; metal; manufacturing; material processing
Advances in Polymer Processing and Manufacturing
edited by Francisco Mata Cabrera and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer nanocomposites; sustainable processing; advanced extrusion techniques; smart polymers; micro- and nano-scale fabrication; recyclable polymers; functionalized coatings
Industry 4.0: Manufacturing and Materials Processing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 36400 | Submission Open
Advances in High-Performance Machining Operations
edited by Guang Chen and Chunlei He
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6479 | Submission Open
Keywords: machining; surface integrity; numerical modeling; microstructure evolution; thermal-mechanical behaviors; surface modification
Advances in Powder Bed Fusion Technologies
edited by Xiaoyu Liang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1941 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; simulation; monitoring; hybrid manufacturing; multi-materials; field-assisted manufacturing; laser beam shaping; metals; ceramics; polymers
Thermographic Analysis for Non-Destructive Testing of Joints
edited by Manuela De Maddis and Valentino Razza
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding joining; bonding infrared thermography; quality active thermography; inspection; defects identification
Design and Manufacturing of Lightweight Materials Process and Structures
edited by Bo Liu and Yingchun Bai
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and property control of high-strength and high-toughness materials; design and property control of light alloy materials; research and application of integrated design methodology of microstructures; materials; and processes; research on cooperative optimal design methodology for ultra-large structural/functional topology; optimisation of structural parameters driven by deep learning augmented agent models; a high-precision simulation method for the integrated manufacturing process of ultra-large components; power battery system and body integration design method; design and manufacture of high-strength steel integrated double door rings; design and manufacture of ultra-large complex thin-walled structural die castings; integrated design and manufacturing of composite structure automotive components
Robotics in Manufacturing Processes submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3728 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial robotics; manufacturing process; vision; sensors; digital twins; human– robot collaboration; intuitive programming; machine learning
Mechanics Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Engineering Materials Involved in the Manufacturing of Parts and Components
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3094 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanics analysis; predictive modeling; engineering materials; manufacturing processes; heating and solidification; material deformation; advanced experimental techniques; numerical models; data-driven decision-making; microstructure investigation
Innovative Rapid Tooling in Additive Manufacturing Processes submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; design for additive manufacturing; topology optimization; conformal cooling; lattice structure; material extrusion; power bed fusion; rapid casting; rapid forming
Next-Generation Material Designs and Processes for Additive Manufacturing submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing or 3D printing; machine learning; artificial intelligence; material design; process monitoring
Advances in Robotic-Assisted Manufacturing Systems
edited by Zhanxi Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative robots; industrial robots; biomimetic robots; auxiliary assembly; intelligent measurement; polishing; hole making; welding; composite material laying; human– machine interaction; machine vision
Development of Ceramics Additive Manufacturing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; additive manufacturing; properties; application
Application of 3D Printing Technology in Manufacturing and Material Processing
edited by Guangda Zhu and Yi Hou
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; material processing; functional materials; advanced applications
Haptic-Robotic Systems in Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Simulation, and Training submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: haptic– robotic systems; industrial design; manufacturing
Advanced Welding Processes, Additive Manufacturing and Numerical Models: 2nd Edition
edited by Hui Huang
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; process monitoring; modeling
Recent Advances in Optimization of Additive Manufacturing Processes
edited by , and Tiago Vieira Da Cunha
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1990 | Submission Open
Keywords: performance optimization; additive manufacturing constraints; smart sensing technologies; simulation and modeling; generative design; topology and shape optimization; closed-loop control systems; support structure optimization
Advances in Additive Manufacturing and Material Characterization Techniques
edited by Ana Vafadar and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12671 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing processes; 3D printing; material mechanical properties; additive manufacturing post-processing; industrial applications; design optimization
Advances in Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zhichao Liu, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8975 | Submission Open
Keywords: directed energy deposition; process optimization; characterization; hybrid manufacturing; interaction mechanisms
Dynamics and Machining Stability for Flexible Systems
edited by , and Mohit Law
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8822 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; chatter stability; thin-walled machining; flexible machining systems; robotic machining; chatter avoidance; artificial intelligence; machine learning; compliant grinding; polishing; system identification; process monitoring
Advances in Dissimilar Metal Joining and Welding
edited by and Sérgio Tavares
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5670 | Submission Open
Keywords: dissimilar joining; welding; intermetallics; bonding mechanisms; structural integrity; fatigue; fracture; corrosion
Recent Advances in 3D Printing Technologies in Bioengineering with Selected Papers from the 29th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB 2024)
edited by Bin Zhang, Amirpasha Moetazedian and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2444 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; prototypes; medical devices; 3D bioprinting; advanced biomaterials; 4D printing
Advances in Metal Forming and Additive Manufacturing
edited by and Song Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1376 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal forming; additive manufacturing (AM); modeling and simulation; microstructure and performance enhancement; forming defects; material modeling
High-Performance Metal Additive Manufacturing, 2nd Edition
edited by Hamed Asgari and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; process optimization; quality control; materials characterization; powder processing; design for additive manufacturing
Laser Surface Modification: Advances and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser surface modification; surface texturing; laser cladding; advanced coatings; additive manufacturing; wear and corrosion resistance
Advances in Material Forming: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2596 | Submission Open
Keywords: forming; rolling; forging; wire drawing; extrusion
Deformation and Mechanical Behavior of Metals and Alloys
edited by Guanghui Chen
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4001 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermo-mechanical treatment; deformation behavior; mechancical properties; deformed microstructure; fracture surface; wear surface
Design, Processes and Materials for Additive Manufacturing: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; AM design optimization; post-processing for AM; process optimization; in situ monitoring; defect detection; and process control for metal-based AM; material-related aspects of 4D printing; utilization of multi-material AM; new materials for AM
Recent Advances in Laser- and Cutting-Based Microfabrication for Functional Surface Engineering
edited by Evgueni Bordatchev
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-based micromachining; cutting-based micromachining; surface engineering and functionalities
Control of Materials’ Microstructure in Additive Manufacturing Processes submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); microstructural optimization; process– property relationships; structural health monitoring (SHM); machine learning (ML); residual stress control; simulation and modeling; advanced characterization; process-driven microstructure; customizing material microstructures for additive manufacturing
Recent Advances in Directed Energy Deposition of High-Performance Alloys
edited by Alireza Vahedi Nemani, Mahya Ghaffari and Ali M. Nasiri
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open
Keywords: directed energy deposition; repair and remanufacturing; microstructural features; mechanical properties; high-entropy alloys
Recent Progress in Robotic Machining
edited by Wenlong Li and Wei Xu
submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotic machining; robotic intelligent manufacturing equipment; multi-robot collaborative systems; complex component processing and manufacturing with robots
New Innovations in Laser Hybrid Welding Processing and Monitoring
edited by Zhifen Zhang
submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser hybrid welding; fusion monitoring; process control; AI; deep learning
New Trends in Precision Machining Processes
edited by Keivan Ahmadi and Ahmad Sadek
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision machining; sustainable machining; hybrid machining; intelligent machining
Recent Developments in Friction Stir Welding Technology and Applications submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7727 | Submission Open
Keywords: FSW; FSP; characterization; modelling; process control
Emerging Methods in Digital Manufacturing submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital manufacturing; IoT; flexible manufacturing; ERP systems; Industry 4.0; sustainable manufacturing; AI-supported manufacturing
Digital Twinning for Manufacturing submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; digital twin technology; smart factories; manufacturing processes and systems
Advances in Welding Technology: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding technology; advanced fusion joining techniques; process parameters; economy in welding; quality in fusion welds
Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, Machining, and Mechanical Properties submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (3D printing); polymer composites; processing techniques; microstructure– property relationships; mechanical properties; simulation and modelling; life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainable manufacturing; advanced material formulations; composite reinforcement innovation
Technological Advances and Industrial Applications in Intelligent Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; inverse problem solving; artificial intelligence; non-parametric optimization; nanomaterials; simulation; intelligent manufacturing; multiphysics design; structural optimization; industrial applications
Advancing Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for Metallic Component Manufacture: Recent Developments and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; process optimization; wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED); wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM); control systems; defects in WA-DED; microstructural heterogeneity; in situ enhancements; metal feedstocks; 3D Printing; layer-by-layer manufacturing; metal additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; digital fabrication; advanced manufacturing; directed energy deposition (DED); melt pool dynamics; heat affected zone (HAZ); residual stresses; multi-material deposition; toolpath optimization; wire feeding mechanisms; deposition rate; layer geometry control; thermal management; arc stability
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