Material forming is a versatile and integral process within the realm of manufacturing and engineering, encompassing a myriad of techniques to shape and transform raw materials into desired shapes and structures. This intricate discipline involves manipulating the physical properties of materials through processes such as casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, and stamping, among others. Casting involves the pouring of molten material into molds to create complex shapes, while forging utilizes the application of force to reshape metals, enhancing their mechanical properties. Rolling involves the compression of materials between rotating cylinders, resulting in thin sheets or elongated products. Extrusion, on the other hand, forces materials through a die to produce continuous profiles, and stamping utilizes dies to cut or deform materials into specific shapes. Material forming is not confined to metals alone; polymers, ceramics, and composites are also subject to these transformative processes. The efficiency and precision of material forming techniques have significantly contributed to the production of a wide array of products, from intricate components in electronics to large-scale structural elements in construction. The advancements in computer-aided design and simulation have further enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of material forming processes, enabling engineers to optimize designs and predict outcomes.
Multi-stage forming processes typically involve complex loading and annealing sequences that substantially alter the microstructure and macroscopic formability. The process-induced microstructural…
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Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Material forming work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet materials researchers, engineers, and academics from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Material forming research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Material forming track is a dedicated stream within Materials 2027 covering the latest research, methods, and applications in Material forming. It brings together researchers, engineers, and academics for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Materials researchers, engineers, educators, doctoral students, and R&D leaders with an interest in Material forming are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. Materials 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Material forming track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 18–20, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
