Conference Tracks – IC4M 2026
The conference invites original research papers, case studies, and industrial contributions in the following thematic tracks aligned with Advanced Materials, Intelligent Manufacturing, and Industry 5.0.
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
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
Track 3: 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
Track 4: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
- Green materials and eco-friendly processing techniques
- Lightweight materials for energy efficiency
- Advanced materials for energy-efficient and sustainable applications
- Circular economy in materials and manufacturing
- Resource-efficient production technologies
- Future trends in advanced materials for Industry
Track 5: Solid Mechanics and Structural Analysis
- Solid and Computational Mechanics
- Structural Analysis and Optimization
- Fatigue, Fracture and Failure Analysis
- Reliability Engineering
- Earthquake Resistant Structures
Track 6: Design Engineering and Product Development
- Machine Design and Mechanism Synthesis
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- Product Design and Development
- Design Optimization Techniques
Track 7: Dynamics, Vibration and Acoustics
- Mechanical Vibrations and Control
- Noise, Acoustics and NVH
- Dynamic System Analysis
Track 8: Mechatronics, Robotics and Intelligent Systems
- Mechatronics System Design
- Robotics and Automation
- Sensors, Actuators and Control Systems
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cyber-Physical Systems and IIoT
Track 9: 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
Track 10: Multidisciplinary and Emerging Technologies
- Biomedical Engineering and Smart Devices
- Micro/Nano Systems (MEMS/NEMS, Lab-on-Chip)
- Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Technologies
- Non-Traditional Manufacturing
- Smart and Sustainable Engineering Systems