The 5th Forum on Manufacturing Paradigm III (FMP3-2026)
The 5th Forum on Manufacturing Paradigm III (FMP3) will be held from 22 to 24 May 2026 in Hong Kong. This international event focuses on the advancement of Atomic and Close-to-atomic Scale Manufacturing (ACSM)—the core of the next manufacturing revolution. FMP3 with the first forum commencing in 2019 brings together global scientists and industry leaders to discuss the forefront of Manufacturing Paradigm III, focusing on three pivotal areas: atomic-level precision processing and measurement, atomic-level construction and functional device creation, and atomic-scale manufacturing for future industries.
Originally established by Fengzhou Fang in 2012, the theory of the Three Paradigms of Manufacturing Advancement reveals an inherent law of manufacturing development. This inherent law recognizes atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing as the inevitable next phase in manufacturing evolution, driven by the demand for ultra-precision and functional determinism at the atomic level. By convening leading minds and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, FMP3 empowers scientists to contribute innovative solutions to the global paradigm shift in manufacturing.
Key discussions will address theoretical system development, interdisciplinary collaboration mechanisms, core equipment technology bottlenecks, and industrialization roadblocks. Through cross-domain dialogue, the forum is committed to promoting deep integration of fundamental research, process and equipment development, and industrial applications. FMP3 aims to accelerate the translation of ACSM research into strategic sectors such as semiconductors, quantum information, and new energy technologies, while fostering synergy between entrepreneurial and innovation chains.
Forum Themes
- Atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing, measurement and characterization, and applications
- Manufacturing systems of ACSM
- Digitalization and AI for ACSM
- Ultra-precision manufacturing and measurement
- Micro/nano manufacturing and metrology
News/ Important Dates
| Date | Description |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Registration site is now available! |
| 22-24 May 2026 | FMP3-2026 Commences |
Honarary Advisors
| Wei Gao | Tohoku University |
| Huayong Yang | Zhejiang University |
| Han Ding | Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
| Lan Jiang | Beijing Institute of Technology |
| Xuejun Zhang | Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Science |
| József Vancza | SZTAKI, Hungarian Academy for Science |
| Fengzhou Fang | University College Dublin |
ISNM Youth Committee
| Xiaokang Liu (Chair) | Chongqing University of Technology |
| Benny Chi Fai Cheung | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Shuming Yang | Xi'an Jiaotong University |
| Yuanliu Chen | Zhejiang University |
| Jining Sun | Dalian University of Technology |
| Xinghui Li | Tsinghua University |
| Xichun Luo | University of Strathclyde |
| Rong Chen | Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
| Gaoliang Dai | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt |
| Yongda Yan | Harbin Institute of Technology |
| Yuki Shimizu | Hokkaido University |
| Marco Castelli | University College Dublin |
Organizing Committee
| Benny Chi Fai Cheung (Chair) | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Shuming Yang | Xi'an Jiaotong University |
| Suet To | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Daniel Meyer | IWT-Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering |
| Ping Zhou | Dalian University of Technology |
| Huajun Cao | Chongqing University |
| Lihui Zhou | Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V. |
| Aminul Islam | Denmark University of Technology |
| Qidai Chen | Jilin University |
| Yuki Shimizu | Hokkaido University |
| Jufang Zhang | University College Dublin |
| Hailong Cui | China Academy of Engineering Physics |
| Nan Yu | Harbin Institute of Technology |
| Jianlei Cui | Xi'an Jiaotong University |
| Ziran Chen | Chongqing University of Technology |
| Chengwei Kang | Xi'an Jiaotong University |
| Chunguang Hu | Tianjin University |
| Hui Deng | Southern University of Science and Technology |
| Wei Yuan | South China University of Technology |
| Min Lai | Tianjin University |
| Fusheng Liang | Soochow University |
| Christopher Musgrave | Research Ireland |
| Wenlong Lu | Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
| Ruslan Melentiev | University of Nottingham |
| Honggang Zhang | Beijing University of Technology |
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Contact Us
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