
4D Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing Conference 2026 (4DMDA 2026)
4D Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing Conference 2026 (4DMDA 2026)
Overview
The 5th International 4D Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing Conference 2026 is a premier scientific event hosted by Dublin City University in collaboration with the 4D Printing Society. This conference serves as a global forum for experts and young researchers to showcase the latest breakthroughs in smart materials, metamaterials, and intelligent designs. The program emphasizes the convergence of computational modeling and advanced manufacturing, specifically focusing on how 3D printed objects can change shape or function over time when exposed to external stimuli. Attendees can expect a rigorous academic environment featuring plenary sessions from world-renowned scholars and technical presentations covering multi-physics simulations, stimuli-responsive polymers, and soft robotics. Beyond the core sessions, the event includes a dedicated half-day workshop and training school on July 8, providing hands-on insights into advanced manufacturing workflows. The conference concludes with the prestigious Best Research Work awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of 4D printing and its diverse applications in healthcare and industrial design.
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4D Printing Society
PricingPricing information is subject to change. Please verify current rates and availability on the official event website.
Pricing information is subject to change. Please verify current rates and availability on the official event website.
€500-€750 (Early Bird: €500-€650)
Key Strengths
- ✓High-level academic research and peer-reviewed publications
- ✓Focus on emerging 4D printing and smart material technologies
- ✓Integration of AI and computational design in manufacturing
- ✓Technical training school for early-career researchers
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