What is this collection about?

Bespoke manufacturing by design and on-demand is the ultimate goal for various fields ranging from biomaterials to structural materials. Today, additive manufacturing is a quick-moving, interdisciplinary research field.

This Collection highlights research on 3D printing and additive manufacturing, including:

• Innovations in the design of organic and inorganic materials
• Process design
• Printing methods
• Devices
• Advances in printing processes and post-process modifications

Why is this collection important?

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, provides updated research from the Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Collection and highlights recent advances in this rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field.

Why submit to a collection?

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by in-house editors who are experts in their fields and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.

Who is involved?

Nature Communications is edited by in-house professional editors.

Communications Chemistry is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Communications Materials is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Communications Engineering is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Our editors work closely together to ensure the quality of our published papers and consistency in author experience.

How can I submit my paper?

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.