Journal profile · Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing
ISSN 2196-7229 · eISSN 2196-7237 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing: impact factor 3.1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,490; median 108 days to acceptance (79 articles, last 24 months); 54 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Laser Material Processing Techniques, Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes and Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses, together about 40.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing provides an international forum for the interchange of information on the development and application of laser technology in manufacturing and materials processing. Emphasis is placed on contributions dealing with the innovative use of lasers in manufacturing and materials processing, enhancement of fundamental understanding on laser-matter interaction, numerical modeling, novel experimental methods and results, practical use of laser beams and devices, and new theoretical foundations for experimental methods. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:Laser-based Materials ProcessingLaser applications in ManufacturingFundamentals dealing with laser-material interactionIn-process measurement during laser-material interactionModeling of laser-based materials processing and manufacturing processesHybrid processes involving lasersLaser based manufacturing systemsControl of laser materials processing and manufacturingLaser Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Editor-in-chief Yung C. ShinPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 8%); most named United States 9, Mainland China 2, Canada 2, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Laser Material Processing TechniquesEngineering15.4%
- Additive Manufacturing Materials and ProcessesEngineering13.9%
- Welding Techniques and Residual StressesEngineering11.2%
- High Entropy Alloys StudiesEngineering7.7%
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEngineering5.7%
- Laser and Thermal Forming TechniquesEngineering5.1%
- Advanced machining processes and optimizationEngineering4.2%
- Advanced Surface Polishing TechniquesEngineering3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexWeb of ScienceINSPECPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 4.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 117OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.45OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 53LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 82,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 375 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 16 | 18 |
| 2025 | 54 | 15 | 141 |
| 2024 | 36 | 11 | 313 |
| 2023 | 38 | 12 | 257 |
| 2022 | 40 | 14 | 399 |
| 2021 | 27 | 7 | 340 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
108 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 72 days – 150 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 127 days
- Sample
- 79 articles with submission and acceptance dates (102 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,490 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review proce…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
Data Availability Statement required for all original research Model summary
All original research must include a Data Availability Statement. Data Availability Statements should provide information on where data supporting the results reported in the article can be found. Statements should include, where applicable, hyperlinks to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. When it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when in…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2196-7229
- Electronic ISSN
- 2196-7237
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing
What is the impact factor of Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 4.1, h-index 30.
How long does peer review take at Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing?
Based on the dates recorded on 79 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 108 days (interquartile range 72–150 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (9), Mainland China (2) and Canada (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, Web of Science and INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing open access, and what is the APC?
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,490.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .