Advanced Additive and Hybrid Manufacturing of Metal-Polymer Composite Materials

Additive manufacturing (AM) and hybrid processing technologies for polymer-based composites have gained significant attention for their potential in next-generation manufacturing. AM enables the production of complex, customized structures with reduced material waste and high design flexibility, while post-processing methods—such as precision grinding and surface finishing—enhance performance and reliability.

Recent research has increasingly focused on polymer-based hybrid systems incorporating functional metal phases, which offer improved mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. Integrating metal–polymer composites into AM processes creates new opportunities for multifunctional material design. However, successful fabrication requires a thorough understanding of material compatibility, interfacial behavior, and effective post-processing strategies.

This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in additive and hybrid manufacturing of polymer and polymer-based composite materials, emphasizing innovative processing methods, material design, and functional applications. It seeks to bridge fundamental research and industrial practice by providing a platform for sharing cutting-edge developments in this rapidly evolving field.

Suggested Themes:

Advanced additive manufacturing of polymer and composite materials;
Metal–polymer hybrid composites for functional applications;
Interface engineering in multi-material systems;
Post-processing techniques (e.g., surface finishing, precision grinding);
Multi-material and hybrid AM technologies;
Sustainable and recycled polymer composites;
Functional applications in engineering, biomedical, and electronics