The recent visit of Professor. Ahmad Jawad Qureshi to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and the Intelligent Manufacturing Research (IMR) center has sparked great interest and enthusiasm among our researchers. Professor Qureshi, who leads a prominent research group at the University of Alberta focusing on various manufacturing aspects, particularly additive manufacturing, brought invaluable insights and expertise during his meeting with our team. His visit not only provided a platform for knowledge exchange but also opened up avenues for potential collaborations and advancements in our research endeavors. The impact of his visit is evident in the shared enthusiasm and motivation among our researchers to delve deeper into the realm of additive manufacturing and explore new possibilities for innovation.