International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IJEM) received its debut impact factor of 10.036, ranking among top journals (Q1) in the categories of Engineering, Manufacturing in Journal Citation Reports 2021. This impact factor is an early indicator that IJEM has quickly secured its position as a leading world-class journal, for all this to happen in a short span of merely three years.

The great success that IJEM has bagged would not have been possible without dedicated contributors whose efforts ensure the publication and global promotion of high-quality and cutting-edge research. At this moment, we would like to thank our authors, referees, readers and many other supporters who have helped to quickly establish IJEM as one of the top journals in the field.

We want to express our deep gratitude to our enthusiastic and highly recognized Editorial Board members and Advisory Board members, for their expert advice and efforts to drive global outreach and submission. It is with their vision, wisdom and leadership that we could make IJEM a great success

Our deep appreciation is also due to all talented reviewers for their critical and constructive comments, which have led to the higher scientific quality of our articles, and to our international leading authors for trusting us with their research of outstanding scientific importance. We are grateful to our readers who share and help promote our research to the global scientific community. The engagement and support from you are the indispensable motivation in taking forward IJEM to a higher altitude.

Many thanks, of course, to the hard-working and professional staff of the IOP publishing office and global editorial offices, for their excellent professional support provided for our edition and publication. Their dedication and multifaceted support have helped us improve all aspects of the journal’s advancement.

We are very pleased with the first IF for IJEM, as it demonstrates that the journal has rapidly become an important new asset to the worldwide scientific community. However, receiving an impact factor is not our goal but rather a milestone in our journey to become the finest journal and forum in our field. With this clear vision, IJEM strives to offer a world-class publishing experience for the scientific community we serve. We look forward to working closely with you to make our Journal as the premier platform for promoting scientific and engineering innovation and development on the frontiers of extreme manufacturing.

About the Journal:

International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IF: 10.036) is a new multidisciplinary, double-anonymous peer-reviewed and fully open access journal uniquely covering the areas related to extreme manufacturing. The journal is devoted to publishing original articles and reviews of the highest quality and impact in the areas related to extreme manufacturing, ranging from fundamentals to process, measurement and systems, as well as materials, structures and devices with extreme functionalities.