The workshop aims to provide an opportunity to discuss and technology of plasticity as well as new technology developments. We assure that you will find your participation a rewarding experience for broadening your academic knowledge and for serving your personal needs. Areas of special interest for discussion include：

A. Processes

Forging, Drawing, Roll Forming, Joining by Forming, Rolling, Stamping, Incremental Forming, Rapid prototyping, Extrusion, Hydroforming, Micro Forming, New Processes

B. Technology

Green Manufacturing, Economy and Ecology, Machines, Tools and Dies

C. Tribology

Lubricant, Wear Behaviors, Surface Treatments and Coating

D. Material

Ultra High Strength Steels, Shape Memory Alloys, Lightweight Metals, Biomaterials, Material Testing, Material Characterization, Formability, Damage, and Failure Analysis

E. Methods

Analytical, Numerical, Statistical, Process Contro

F. Measurement

Dimensional Measurement, Surface Measurement and Characterization, Machine Tool Metrology Modern Optics and Instruments for Precision Measurement in Metal Forming, In-Process and On-Line Measurement

G. Manufacturing Management

Quality and Reliability, Quality Engineering Theory and Technology

H. Robotics and Automation

Mechatronics and Control, Machine Vision and Image Processing for Metal Forming, Embedded Systems and Applications, Technologies for Optical and Photoelectric Devices/Systems, Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing DFX (Design for Assembly, Manufacturing or etc.)

H. Robotics and Automation

I. Smart Manufacturing Technology in Metal Forming

J. Industry 4.0 in Metal Forming

K. Others