About & Scope
What IC3M is, who it's for, and where accepted work gets published.
Welcome to IC3M
The International Conference on Mechanical and Mechanics of Materials (IC3M), organized by NERD Publication, is a premier platform for exploring advancements in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, smart manufacturing, and artificial intelligence applications. This hybrid event takes place in person at IBIS Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India and virtually, on September 25–26, 2026. IC3M brings together researchers, students, and professionals to share innovative ideas, discuss challenges, and shape the future of economic policies, management practices, and financial systems.
Who can attend
The conference is open to all, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, and industry professionals interested in mechanical engineering, materials science, manufacturing technologies, and artificial intelligence.
About IC3M
IC3M aims to be the leading annual conference in mechanical engineering, materials science, and smart manufacturing. The goal of IC3M is to gather scholars from around the world to present advances in these fields, fostering an environment for exchanging ideas and building collaborations. This conference provides an ideal platform to connect with experts and explore innovations in mechanical engineering, materials science, and smart manufacturing.
IC3M is an acronym for International Conference on Mechanical and Mechanics of Materials.
Publication details
The IC3M conference proceedings are published with an ISBN in an open-access format, archived in the proceedings of NERD Publication.
Scope of IC3M
IC3M welcomes submissions and discussions on a wide range of topics in mechanical engineering, materials science, and intelligent manufacturing, focused on the following key areas:
Manufacturing Processes
- Conventional & non-conventional machining
- Additive manufacturing & 3D printing
- Welding & joining processes
- Micro & nano-manufacturing
- Advanced joining & assembly
Machine Design & Vibration Analysis
- Computational mechanics
- Fracture mechanics
- Structural health monitoring
- Vibration reduction & active control
- Integrated design & simulation
Materials Engineering
- High-entropy alloys
- Nanomaterials
- Shape-memory alloys
- Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers
- Self-healing materials
- Materials for extreme environments
Fluid Dynamics & Thermal Engineering
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Multiphase flow & heat transfer
- Heat exchanger design & optimization
- Advanced heat transfer
- Fluid structure interaction
AI & Smart Manufacturing
- AI in mechanical engineering
- Machine learning for predictive maintenance
- Digital twin technology
- Industry 4.0 & IIoT
- Materials informatics
- Generative design
Robotics, Automation & Emerging Tech
- Autonomous industrial robots
- Collaborative robotics (cobots)
- Computer vision for manufacturing
- Cyber-physical systems
- Smart sensors & monitoring
- Sustainable manufacturing using AI