Top Journals for AI-Driven Design Optimization
Journal Survey
Total Journals
15+
Categories
4
Updated
December 2025
Focus
ML/AI + TO + AM
This article provides a comprehensive directory of leading journals publishing research on AI-driven design optimization for additive manufacturing. Journals are organized by impact factor and specialization, with key papers highlighted for each venue.
4
Premier (IF > 10)
6
Core AM Journals
5
Design & Optimization
Q1
Most Rankings
Cross-Reference: For research teams, see Research Teams & Labs. For detailed paper references, see Design Optimization References.
Contents
Premier Multidisciplinary Journals
High-impact journals with broad scope (Impact Factor > 10).
Springer Nature | Open Access
CiteScore: 24.9
h-index: 450+
Quartile: Q1
Multidisciplinary journal publishing high-quality research across all areas of science. Maintains a dedicated collection on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing.
Elsevier | Netherlands
CiteScore: 33.0
h-index: 244
Quartile: Q1
Premier materials science journal covering advances across all material classes with focus on emerging technologies.
Elsevier | Netherlands
CiteScore: 15.0
h-index: 168
SJR: 2.877
The leading dedicated AM journal. Covers all aspects of additive manufacturing including design, processes, materials, and applications.
Key Papers
Springer | Netherlands
CiteScore: 16.5
h-index: 113
Quartile: Q1
Covers intelligent manufacturing systems including AI, ML, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. Strong focus on generative AI in smart manufacturing.
Core Additive Manufacturing Journals
Specialized journals focused on additive manufacturing research.
Emerald Publishing | UK
h-index: 127
Quartile: Q2
Key Papers
Springer | Germany
CiteScore: 6.7
Quartile: Q1
Springer Nature | Open Access
New Nature Portfolio journal dedicated to advanced manufacturing including additive manufacturing.
Design & Optimization Journals
Journals focused on topology optimization, computational design, and CAD/CAE.
Springer | ISSMO Official Journal
CiteScore: 7.2
h-index: 147
Quartile: Q1
The premier topology optimization journal. Official journal of ISSMO covering all aspects of structural and multidisciplinary optimization.
Key Papers
ASME | USA
CiteScore: 6.5
h-index: 146
Quartile: Q1
Key Papers
Elsevier | UK
h-index: 133
Quartile: Q1
Key Papers
Materials & Manufacturing Journals
Broader scope journals with significant AM/ML content.
Elsevier | Open Access
Published the Hassan et al. (2024) comprehensive review that forms the basis of this research survey.
MDPI | Open Access
Key Papers
Quick Comparison: All Journals Ranked by Impact Factor
| Rank | Journal | Publisher | IF 2024 | h-index | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Materials Today | Elsevier | 20.5 | 244 | Materials Science, ML |
| 2 | Nature Communications | Springer Nature | 14.7 | 450+ | Multidisciplinary |
| 3 | Additive Manufacturing | Elsevier | 11.8 | 168 | AM-specific |
| 4 | J. Intelligent Manufacturing | Springer | 10.9 | 113 | Smart Mfg, AI/ML |
| 5 | Composites Part C | Elsevier | 6.3 | — | Composites, Polymers |
| 6 | J. Computational Design & Eng. | Oxford | 4.8 | — | Computational Design |
| 7 | Polymers | MDPI | 4.7 | — | Polymer Science |
| 8 | Progress in AM | Springer | 4.4 | — | AM Research |
| 9 | Rapid Prototyping J. | Emerald | 4.3 | 127 | 3D Printing |
| 10 | Struct. Multidisc. Optim. | Springer | 4.0 | 147 | Topology Optimization |
| 11 | J. Mechanical Design | ASME | 3.9 | 146 | Design Engineering |
| 12 | Computer-Aided Design | Elsevier | 3.7 | 133 | CAD, Generative Design |
See also
References
- Impact Factors from Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2024
- Data from Clarivate, Scopus, and publisher websites