Topics 

Focus Area 

1.

Fundamentals and Emerging Trends in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)

• Fundamentals of WAAM
• Recent technological developments
• Process capabilities
• Industrial applications

2.

Advanced Materials, Metallurgy and Characterization of WAAM Components

• Advanced engineering materials
• Metallurgical transformations
• Microstructural characterization
• Mechanical performance evaluation

3.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics in Manufacturing

• AI-assisted manufacturing
• Machine learning algorithms
• Data-driven manufacturing
• Intelligent process optimization

4.

Real-Time Monitoring, Sensor Integration and Process Control

• Smart sensors
• Process monitoring
• Closed-loop control
• Quality assurance

5.

Industrial Applications of WAAM in Aerospace, Defense, Railways and Energy Sectors

• Aerospace manufacturing
• Defense applications
• Heavy engineering
• Technology transfer
• Future industrial opportunities