The International Deep Drawing Research Group Conference is one of the major forums where recent advances and future directions in sheet metal forming including forming processes, materials, formability issues, tooling and tribology. Many interesting aspects of sheet metal forming research and industrial practices were discussed by engineers and scientists from industry and academia worldwide. The 34th International Deep Drawing Research Group Conference (IDDRG2015) will be held May 31- June 3 in Shanghai, China . Additional information regarding the conference venue is provided with the conference website (www.IDDRG2015.org).