Singapore, August 5–7, 2025 – 1st International Conference on Future of AM 2025, organized by AccScience Publishing, was held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
Global Gathering of Experts and Exhibitors
This Premier International Conference convened over 300 leading research scientists, experts, practitioners and 15 global exhibitors from 25 countries. Participants engaged in critical discussions and exploration of cutting-edge topics in additive manufacturing (AM), including but not limited to: fundamental research in AM, new techniques and materials in AM, computational and AI model in process and materials, LLM in AM, etc.
Leadership & Keynote Insights
At the beginning of the conference, the General Chair of the conference Wai Yee Yeong, professor and chair of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, delivered an opening speech, emphasizing the pivotal role of additive manufacturing technology in driving the future development of the manufacturing industry.
General Chair Prof. Wai Yee Yeong
Over the course of three days, the conference featured an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers including Prof. Shoufeng Yang, Dr. Ho Chaw Sing, Prof. David W. Rosen, Dr. Mohsen Seifi, and Prof. Zhou Kun, alongside 114 distinguished invited speakers. Their compelling presentations delivered a wealth of cutting-edge insights and valuable knowledge to attendees.
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Prof. Shoufeng Yang |
Prof. David W. Rosen |
Dr. Mohsen Seifi |
Prof. Zhou Kun |
Dr. Ho Chaw Sing |
Conference Awards
The conference presented several awards for outstanding contributions, including Best Emerging Technology Paper, Best Exhibitor, Best Speaker Award, Best Poster Award.
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Best Emerging Technology Paper Prof. Guoxing Lu (Zhejiang University) |
Best Exhibitor FastForm3D for pioneering AM solutions |
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Organizer and Academic Support Journals
As the conference organizer, AccScience Publishing operates as a prominent open-access academic platform that supports researchers worldwide while pioneering new approaches in open-access publishing. By leveraging its prestigious journal portfolio, the organization strengthens the conference’s academic influence and promotes global collaboration in cutting-edge research. During the conference, these journals presented awards to recognize outstanding contributions and support from the research community.
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Prof. Chee Kai Chua (left) |
Prof. Maling Gou (left) |
Prof. Wai Yee Yeong (left) |
Prof. Liqiang Wang（left） |
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Dr. Jingjia Sun（left） |
Prof. Dermot Brabazon (left) |
Assis. Prof. Swee Leong Sing (left) |
Looking Ahead
The conference closed with remarks by Prof. Chua Chee Kai (Singapore University of Technology and Design), underscoring its academic and industrial significance. The second edition (Future of AM 2026) is scheduled for August 4–6, 2026, in Singapore, continuing to drive innovation in AM.
Acknowledgments: The organizers thanked all participants, sponsors, and partners for their contributions in making the event a significant step forward in AM development.