Aims & Scope

Aims

The mission of the Additive Manufacturing and Welding Journal (AMWJ) is to advance and disseminate new, groundbreaking knowledge at the intersection of welding, joining, and additive manufacturing. The journal aims to serve as a global platform for the publication of innovative research, transformative technological advancements, and industrial applications that shape the future of these critical engineering disciplines. The Additive Manufacturing and Welding Journal (AMWJ) aspires to be the definitive resource for researchers, professionals, and innovators, delivering impactful contributions that influence both current practices and future directions in welding and additive manufacturing. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope

The Additive Manufacturing and Welding Journal (AMWJ) publishes original, high-quality research articles, reviews, and technical notes covering fundamental and applied aspects of welding, joining, and additive manufacturing technologies. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that explore the intersection of materials science, engineering, and emerging technologies.

Key Areas of Focus Include:

  1. Welding and Joining Processes
  • Advances in arc, laser, resistance, friction stir, and hybrid welding techniques
  • Novel joining methods for metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites
  • Development of consumables, filler materials, and fluxes
  • Mechanistic studies, process optimization, and simulation of welding and joining
  • Non-destructive testing applied to welding and joining processes
  1. Additive Manufacturing (AM)
  • Innovations in AM processes
  • Material development for AM, including metals, polymers, composites, and novel alloys
  • Post-processing techniques, surface finishing, and performance optimization
  • In-situ monitoring, quality control, and defect detection in AM
  1. Material-Process Interactions
  • Metallurgical transformations and microstructural evolution during welding and AM
  • Residual stresses, distortion, and structural integrity in welded and AM components
  • Multi-material and dissimilar material joining and fabrication
  1. Applications and Industry Case Studies
  • Applications of welding and AM in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and other industries
  • Real-world implementation and case studies of advanced manufacturing processes
  • Integration of welding and AM technologies into Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing
  1. Sustainability and Environmental Impact
  • Research on energy-efficient welding and AM processes
  • Use of recycled materials and sustainable practices in manufacturing
  • Lifecycle assessment and circular economy strategies for welded and AM products
  1. Emerging Technologies and Interdisciplinary Approaches
  • Incorporation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics in welding and AM
  • Development of hybrid manufacturing processes combining traditional and additive methods
  • Advances in simulation, modeling, and optimization for welding and AM