Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

Functional materials

Smart materials & applications

Materials processing and characterization

Automation, control and information technology

Materials processing and product manufacturing

Surface treatment and machining

Manufacturing technology

Sensors and smart material systems

Computational materials science

Materials and technology

Robotics and control

Micro-fabrication technologies

Advanced material processing and manufacturing

Additive manufacturing and materials processing

Industrial automation and process control

Computer-aided design, manufacturing, and engineering

Planning, optimization and simulation of manufacturing & materials processing