Preface

Abstract

The 2026 International Conference on Metallic Materials and Processing (ICMMP 2026) was successfully held in Changsha, Hunan, China, from May 15 to 17, 2026. The conference attracted numerous participants from academia, industry, and research institutions, reflecting the growing importance of metallic materials innovation and advanced processing technologies. ICMMP 2026 provided a premier platform for interdisciplinary exchange, focusing on cutting-edge directions in materials science and engineering. Key topics included superalloys, lightweight composite materials, precision forging, additive manufacturing, and green processing technologies. The conference emphasized the integration of industry, university, and research, aiming to accelerate the transition of frontier technologies from laboratory to production line and to foster a sustainable ecosystem for metallic materials. The conference invited distinguished experts to deliver keynote speeches, sharing their pioneering research and insights into metallic materials and advanced manufacturing. Prof. Jianguo Lin (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China) illuminated the transformative role of “AI in Materials Processing Applications,” showcasing how intelligent algorithms can revolutionize manufacturing workflows. Prof. Shouxun Ji (Brunel University London, UK) presented an authoritative overview of “Manufacturing Integrated Giga/Mega-castings by High Pressure Die Casting for Automotive Applications,” highlighting breakthroughs in large-scale casting technologies for next-generation vehicles. Prof. Mingxing Zhang (The University of Queensland, Australia) advanced the frontier of “Laser Additive Manufacturing of Steels,” demonstrating innovative approaches to precision fabrication and material enhancement. Prof. Liliang Wang (Imperial College London, UK) introduced a pioneering “Tribology High-Throughput Evaluation and Testing Device for Multi-Cycle Hot Stamping Process,” offering new methodologies for performance testing in advanced forming processes. Prof. Alexander Pesin (Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Russia) explored “Fundamentally New Effects of Asymmetric Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys and Their Application to the Development of Innovative Manufacturing Technologies,” revealing novel deformation mechanisms with profound implications for industrial innovation. List of Committee Member is available in this PDF.