image: Chaired by Prof. Amit Bandyopadhyay at Washington State University, this session brings together four global Additive Manufacturing pioneers, Prof. Jian Cao (Northwestern University), Prof. Eric MacDonald (The University of Texas at El Paso), Prof. Nicholas Fang (The University of Hong Kong) and Prof. Y. Shrike Zhang (Harvard Medical School), to discuss how far we've come, where we're heading, and what it means for the future of manufacturing.
Credit: By International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing Editorial Office
From patient-specific medical implants and soft robotic devices to lightweight aerospace components and functional human tissues, additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is changing what's possible in science, engineering, and everyday life.
On 8:00 PM (EST) November 6, 2025, leading scientists from across the globe will gather online for the Extreme Manufacturing Webinar Series on "Additive Manufacturing and the 21st Century Industrial Revolution". The event brings together four pioneering researchers whose work is pushing the boundaries of what can be made—and how fast, sustainable, and intelligent manufacturing can become.
Printing the Next Generation of Materials in Smarter, Faster, Stronger Way
Professor Jian Cao of Northwestern University will reveal how her team uses machine learning and real-time sensing to solve one of metal 3D printing's toughest problems: porosity. By teaching machines to predict and correct defects as they happen, her research could make 3D-printed metals as reliable as those forged in traditional factories—at a fraction of the cost and waste.
From Prototypes to Functional End-Use Products
Professor Eric MacDonald from the University of Texas at El Paso will showcase how multi-material 3D printing is evolving beyond prototypes into truly functional products. His team is creating structures that integrate electronics, sensors, and energy systems directly into the print process, paving the way for soft robots, wearable medical devices, and smart consumer products that can think and respond.
Printing for the Human Body
Professor Nicholas Fang, Chair Professor at The University of Hong Kong, will discuss how 3D printing is moving from the factory floor to the hospital bedside. His work on "chairside manufacturing" envisions a world where doctors can fabricate personalized implants and tools on demand, delivering treatment with unprecedented speed, precision, and personalization.
Bioprinting Life Itself
Professor Y. Shrike Zhang of Harvard Medical School will explore one of science's most awe-inspiring frontiers: bioprinting living tissues. His lab's advances in printing microtissue models and organ structures are laying the groundwork for regenerative medicine, where customized tissues could one day replace damaged organs or accelerate drug testing.
Join the Revolution
The Extreme Manufacturing Webinar Series connects leading scientists, engineers, and innovators from around the world to share emerging research and transformative technologies. The series, moderated by Prof. Amit Bandyopadhyay at Washington State University, serves as a platform for collaboration across disciplines and bridges ideas that drive the future of sustainable, intelligent, and human-centered manufacturing.
- Date: 06 November 2025
- Time: 20:00 EST (New York time)
- Format: Online – via LinkedIn Live & YouTube Live
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Register now to explore how additive manufacturing is reshaping industries and redefining what's possible in the 21st century.
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