The demand for advanced materials constantly grows, unlocking new technological capabilities that drive industrial progress. This special edition comprehensively looks at the research results in some pivotal areas of materials science that are shaping the future of production. Composite, Polymer, Friction Stir Welding, Electrolyte, Functional Materials, Mechanical Properties, Luminescence Properties, Quantum Dots, Polyol Synthesis, Nanoparticles, Additive Manufacturing Materials Science, Manufacturing, Mechanics.