Scientific Themes
Metal, polymer and hybrid 3‑D printing processes; design rules; qualification and standards
Additive Manufacturing & Design for AM
Development, characterization and lifecycle performance of composites materials and parts
Advanced Materials & Composites
Precision farming machinery, smart harvesters, hygienic equipment, and bio‑product manufacturing
Agri‑Tech & Food‑Processing Equipment
Automated welding, in‑situ repair, friction stir and standards for harsh environments
Welding, Joining & Repair Technologies
Fabrication for oil sands, hydrogen, carbon capture, wind/solar, pipelines and pressure vessels manufacturing
Energy‑Sector Manufacturing
IoT sensing, AI/ML analytics, cyber‑physical production systems and data‑driven optimization
Digital & Industry 4.0
Predictive maintenance, remanufacturing, supply‑chain digitization, and service‑based business models
Logistics, Maintenance & Lifecycle Engineering
Materials, systems, and manufacturing technologies for orbital, deep-space, and atmospheric applications
Space & Aerospace Manufacturing
Augmented/virtual reality for operator training, real-time monitoring, and digital twin integration
Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
Autonomous systems, adaptive manufacturing cells, collaborative robots, and AI-driven process control
Automation, Robotics & Intelligent Systems