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3D Printed Optics and Additive Photonic Manufacturing V (3D-POAPM)

Location: Strasbourg , France

Conference dates: 4/12/2026 - 4/16/2026

Research H-index
3

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Materials Science 137 8 9 2

Call for Papers

Abstract Due: 5 December 2025
Author Notification: 26 January 2026
Manuscript Due: 25 March 2026
3D printing technologies are revolutionizing today's fabrication methods, from research prototypes to individualized mass-production. This trend is accelerated by a growing number of available printing materials, including optical materials and metals. Photonics plays a major double role here: 1) optical techniques are the key enablers in most additive printers; and 2) 3D-printed micro and nano-optical components offer whole new applications.

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