Aims and Scope

In recent years, manufacturing processes have undergone significant transformation, particularly with the growing transition from conventional subtractive manufacturing to additive manufacturing. Initially developed mainly for rapid prototyping through technologies such as stereolithography, additive manufacturing (AM) has evolved considerably and now encompasses a wide range of processes, from material extrusion and vat photopolymerization to powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition.

AM technologies can process an increasingly diverse range of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, natural-based materials and biological tissues. Consequently, their fields of application continue to expand, covering areas such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, automotive manufacturing, architecture, healthcare, biomedical engineering, education and the creative industries.

Additive manufacturing is also increasingly recognised for its potential contribution to more sustainable production systems. Its layer-by-layer approach can reduce material waste compared with conventional subtractive processes, while enabling lightweight structures, part consolidation, customised products and local or on-demand manufacturing. The use of recycled, recyclable, bio-based and environmentally friendly materials may further contribute to reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing.

Nevertheless, the sustainability of additive manufacturing depends on several interconnected factors, including material selection, energy consumption, process efficiency, product durability, repairability, recyclability and end-of-life management. Understanding these challenges requires multidisciplinary collaboration between researchers, educators, designers, engineers and industry professionals.

The 3rd International Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability aims to provide a forum for sharing scientific research, technical development, educational experiences and industrial applications related to additive manufacturing and sustainable production.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Additive manufacturing processes and technologies
• Sustainable and green manufacturing
• Material extrusion and fused filament fabrication
• Vat photopolymerization and stereolithography
• Powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition
• Hybrid and CNC-assisted manufacturing
• Design for additive manufacturing
• Process optimisation, monitoring and quality control
• Polymers, metals, ceramics and composite materials
• Biocomposites, natural fibres and bio-based materials
• Recycled and recyclable materials
• Biomodel manufacturing, bioprinting and biofabrication
• Biomedical and healthcare applications
• Circular economy, repair, reuse and remanufacturing
• Life-cycle assessment and environmental performance
• Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Education and training in additive manufacturing
• STEAM education, creativity and arts integration
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches
• Industrial applications and case studies