The Sustainable Manufacturing and Foundry Practices (SMFP) is a premier Open Access journal, published bi-annually, which is an initiative of The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF). The journal aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the publication of a broad range of high-quality research and review papers in those fields of scientific and engineering research appertaining to the development, application, and optimization of foundry technologies and sustainable manufacturing practices. Papers describing original work in these areas are submitted to rigorous double-anonymized peer reviewing prior to acceptance for publication. This strict process ensures objective evaluation based solely on scientific merit and contribution to the field.

While many journals focus separately on materials science or production engineering, SMFP fills a critical gap by bridging the divide between fundamental solidification science and applied sustainable manufacturing. We aim to connect the lab to the ladle, offering a unique venue for research that addresses the dual challenges of digital transformation and environmental stewardship. 

We encourage high-quality original research and timely review submissions that offer insights into the processing, characterization, modelling, prediction, and optimization of foundry systems. Our goal is to make a significant contribution to the field by publishing work that not only advances theoretical understanding but also demonstrates economic viability and pathways toward net-zero, zero-defect manufacturing.

The scope of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Foundry Practices encompasses, but is not restricted to, the following core areas:

• Advanced casting processes and solidification science 
• Cyber-physical production systems (CPPS) and IIoT 
• Digital Twins and smart process control 
• Industrial AI, machine learning, and prognostics 
• Decarbonization and energy-efficient melting strategies 
• Circular economy, material reclamation, and closed-loop flows 
• Life cycle engineering (LCE) and sustainability metrics 
• Hybrid and additive manufacturing workflows 
• Sustainable binders, coatings, and refractories 
• Computational modeling (CFD/FEA) and simulation 
• Zero-defect manufacturing and quality engineering

The Journal publishes Original Research Articles, Comprehensive Review Articles, Industry Case Studies (emphasizing industrial application and economic viability), Technical Communications, and papers focused on Policy and Standardization. The target audience includes global academic researchers, R&D professionals, technical managers, and policy stakeholders in the metal casting and advanced manufacturing sectors, with a commitment to advancing the state of knowledge worldwide.