IC4M 2026

PART I: ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING

This track focuses on the development, characterization, and application of advanced materials that enable high-performance, lightweight, and sustainable manufacturing systems aligned with Industry 5.0.

Conference Track 1: Advanced Engineering Materials

Advanced metallic alloys and lightweight materials
Composite and hybrid materials
Composite and hybrid materials
Nanomaterials and nanostructured materials
Materials characterization and performance evaluation
Materials for automotive, aerospace, energy, and biomedical applications

PART II: PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING OF ADVANCED MATERIALS

This track highlights modern processing techniques and manufacturing technologies used for fabricating advanced materials and high-precision components.

Conference Track 2: Advanced Materials Processing

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing of advanced materials materials
Micro- and nano-manufacturing processes
Precision machining and micromachining
Surface engineering and coating technologies
Advanced joining, welding, and forming processes
Sustainable and green manufacturing processes

PART III: INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRY 5.0

This track focuses on the integration of digital technologies and intelligent systems for smart, adaptive, and human-centric manufacturing environments.

Conference Track 3: Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing
Digital twins and smart production systems
Cyber-physical manufacturing systems
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing
Data-driven manufacturing and predictive maintenance
Human-centric manufacturing and collaborative robotics

PART IV: SMART MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS

This track explores advanced materials with functional capabilities for next-generation industrial applications and smart devices.

Conference Track 4: Smart and Functional Materials

Shape memory materials and smart alloys
Functional coatings and surface modification
Materials for sensors and smart devices
Materials for energy systems and sustainability
Advanced materials for micro- and nano-applications

PART V: SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND FUTURE MANUFACTURING

This track focuses on sustainability-driven innovations in materials and manufacturing technologies supporting environmentally responsible production systems.

Conference Track 5: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing

Green materials and eco-friendly processing techniques
Lightweight materials for energy efficiency
Circular economy in materials and manufacturing
Resource-efficient production technologies
Future trends in advanced materials for Industry 5.0

Conference Tracks – IC4M 2026