Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: Design, Processes and Production Control

Dear Colleagues,

With great enthusiasm, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue on "Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: Design, Processes, and Production Control." Additive manufacturing (AM) has grown significantly in recent years, offering new solutions to traditional manufacturing challenges. Therefore, it is crucial to promote sustainable practices in AM as we navigate the complexities of our global landscape.

This Special Issue aims to showcase state-of-the-art research and advancements in sustainable additive manufacturing, emphasizing the critical aspects of design, processes, and production control. We are seeking contributions that explore new approaches, methodologies, and technologies to reduce environmental impact, optimize resource utilization, and promote a more sustainable future for additive manufacturing

Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Innovations in eco-friendly materials for additive manufacturing;
• Energy-efficient and resource-conscious additive manufacturing processes;
• Life cycle assessments and environmental impact studies of additive manufacturing techniques;
• Integration of renewable energy sources in additive manufacturing facilities;
• Recycling and waste reduction strategies in additive manufacturing;
• Novel designs and strategies for enhancing material efficiency in additive manufacturing;
• Advances in real-time monitoring and control systems for sustainable production.

This Special Issue aims to contribute significantly to the discussion on sustainable additive manufacturing by promoting collaboration among researchers, engineers, and practitioners. We encourage submissions that present theoretical frameworks and practical applications, aiming to shape a more sustainable and responsible future for the additive manufacturing industry.

We look forward to your valuable contributions and the collective exploration of sustainable practices in additive manufacturing.

Best Regards,

Prof. Dr. Johnnatan Rodríguez
Dr. Julian Arnaldo Avila Avila
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• additive manufacturing
• sustainable manufacturing
• environmental impact
• design for sustainability resource optimization
• eco-friendly materials production control