1. Additive Manufacturing (Elsevier)
Additive Manufacturing is one of the flagship journals in the 3D-printing domain, publishing high-quality work on processes, materials, design methods, modelling, and applications of AM across sectors like aerospace, biomedical and automotive. It has strong scientometric indicators (high CiteScore / SJR) and is indexed in Scopus, making it a prime target for cutting-edge 3D printing research. ScienceDirect+2ScienceDirect+2
2. Journal of Manufacturing Processes (Elsevier)
This journal focuses on experimental and modelling studies of conventional and advanced manufacturing processes, including machining, forming, hybrid manufacturing and process chains. It is Scopus-indexed with rising impact metrics, and is frequently used for studies that combine AM with subtractive or finishing operations. ScienceDirect+2ScienceDirect+2
3. Rapid Prototyping Journal (Emerald)
Rapid Prototyping Journal is one of the earliest journals dedicated to additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. It covers process development, design for AM, materials, and industrial applications, and is indexed in Scopus in the categories of mechanical, materials, and industrial/manufacturing engineering. Emerald Publishing+2Scimago Journal & Country Rank+2
4. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing (Mary Ann Liebert)
This journal concentrates specifically on 3D printing technologies and their applications in areas such as medicine, architecture, education and food. It is peer-reviewed, indexed in Scopus, and often publishes state-of-the-art reviews and case studies linking print technologies to real-world products and systems. Lieberts Home+2Scimago Journal & Country Rank+2
5. Progress in Additive Manufacturing (Springer Nature)
Progress in Additive Manufacturing publishes original research on emerging AM processes, optimisation, monitoring, and quality control. It is indexed in Scopus and positioned as a specialised venue for process innovation, multi-objective optimisation, and surface/structural performance in printed parts. SpringerLink+2ORES Scientific Platform+2
6. Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Elsevier)
This long-established journal covers processing techniques used in manufacturing components from metals and other materials, including forming, cutting, surface engineering and increasingly AM-related processing. It is indexed in Scopus and is highly cited in the manufacturing and materials communities. ScienceDirect+2ScienceDirect+2
7. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Springer)
IJAMT bridges pure research and practical applications in advanced manufacturing: robotics, automation, flexible systems, digital manufacturing, and some AM-related work. It is abstracted and indexed in Scopus and is a common outlet for integrated process and systems research. SpringerLink+2Scimago Journal & Country Rank+2
8. CIRP Annals – Manufacturing Technology (Elsevier / CIRP)
Often described as one of the world’s leading journals of production engineering, CIRP Annals – Manufacturing Technology publishes high-impact keynote and full papers on cutting-edge processes, machine tools, metrology, and digital/virtual manufacturing, with some high-level AM work as well. It is Scopus-indexed and strongly Q1 in manufacturing engineering. ScienceDirect+2Abcd Index+2
9. International Journal of Production Research (Taylor & Francis)
While broader than just printing, IJPR is a top Scopus-indexed journal covering design of products and manufacturing processes, production systems, logistics and digital production. It is highly relevant where 3D printing is integrated into wider production and supply-chain systems. Taylor & Francis Online+2Scimago Journal & Country Rank+2
10. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (MDPI)
JMMP is an open-access journal focusing on fundamentals and methodologies of manufacturing and materials processing, including AM and hybrid processes. It is indexed in Scopus and positioned as a visible venue for process development, monitoring, and integration of new materials in manufacturing. MDPI+2MDPI+2
