The topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
📚︎Track 1: Fundamental Theories of Materials Processing
Basic principles of materials processing; Material deformation and flow behavior; Heat and mass transfer in manufacturing processes; Phase-transformation behavior during processing; Modeling and simulation of materials processing; Process-microstructure-property relationships; Microstructure evolution; Stability and control of processing procedures
📚︎Track 2: Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Casting and solidification processes; Plastic forming technologies; Machining and cutting processes; Joining and welding technologies; Surface engineering and surface treatment; Powder metallurgy technologies; Additive manufacturing processes; Hybrid manufacturing technologies
📚︎Track 3: Materials and Processing Technologies
Processing technologies for metallic materials; Polymer materials processing; Ceramic materials processing; Composite materials manufacturing; Processing of functional materials; Lightweight material technologies; High-performance material manufacturing; Advanced structural materials
📚︎Track 4: Manufacturing Systems and Equipment
Design of manufacturing equipment; Automation of manufacturing processes; Intelligent manufacturing equipment; Precision manufacturing systems; Digital manufacturing technologies; Optimization of production systems; Manufacturing process monitoring; Manufacturing quality control
📚︎Track 5: Intelligent Manufacturing and Digitalization
Intelligent manufacturing systems; Digital twins for manufacturing; Data-driven manufacturing; Artificial intelligence applications in manufacturing; Industrial Internet; Cyber-physical manufacturing systems; Informatization of manufacturing; Intelligent process control
📚︎Track 6: Sustainable Manufacturing and Engineering Applications
Sustainable manufacturing processes; Energy-saving manufacturing technologies; Green materials processing; Life-cycle assessment; Recycling and remanufacturing; Green manufacturing engineering; Environmental impacts of manufacturing processes; Engineering applications of manufacturing