Special Issues

Machines publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Recent Applications in Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
edited by Qiuji Yi
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1394 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
Design and Manufacture of Advanced Machines, Volume II submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1392 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Sensors and Signal Processing in Manufacturing Processes
edited by Alain Gil Del Val, Mariluz Penalva and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 985 | Submission Open
Keywords: manufacturing processes (cutting; joining; welding; additive; etc.); CNC machine tools; cyber-physical systems; digital twins; big data management and analytics; automation; interoperability; digital thread; multisensor data fusion; data acquisition; smart monitoring and control; precision machining; intelligent process planning; digital manufacturing; additive manufacturing sensor integration; human– machine interfaces; adaptive interfaces; human tracking and monitoring; virtual reality; augmented reality and mixed reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Advances in Applied Mechatronics, Volume II submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
State-of-the-Art Machining Technology: Advancing Precision Metrology, Fabrication, and Positioning
edited by Tianyi Wang, , and Xiaolong Ke
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Dynamic Performance Analysis and Control of Engines for Aerospace
edited by Nanjia Yu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: rocket engine; combustion dynamics; rotor dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Turbomachinery)
Advanced Technologies in Vibration Measurement and Active Control of High-Speed Rotational Machines
edited by , Ming Liu, Hu Liu and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine design; vibration measurement; vibration control; numerical analysis; advanced control theory; signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Industrial Robot Operation in the Era of Industry 5.0
edited by Henrique Simas, Roberto Simoni, , and
submission deadline 1 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Industry 4.0: Intelligent Robots in Smart Manufacturing
edited by , Hongxing Wei, and Guangzhe Zhao
submission deadline 3 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent robots; smart manufacturing; collaborative robots; industrial robots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Computational Intelligence for Fault Detection and Classification
edited by
submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Research in Design and Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Key Technologies in Intelligent Mining Equipment
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent control systems of mining equipment; artificial intelligence and machine learning in mining sensing and perception of mining sensors; human-machine interaction of mining robot; safety and reliability of mining technologies; case studies and applications of intelligent mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Advances in Combustion Science for Future IC Engines submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10925 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems)
Mechatronic Systems: Developments and Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8721 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechatronics; control of mechanical systems; robotics; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Processing Methods submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5274 | Submission Open
Keywords:   sustainable manufacturing;   green processing methods;   environmental impact;   eco-friendly processing technologies;   energy-efficient processes;   waste reduction;   recycling methods;   environmental footprint;   renewable resources;   carbon footprint;   resource efficiency;   process optimization for waste reduction;   environmental sustainability;   circular economy;   clean production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
New Advances in Precision Machining submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3145 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
New Advances in Rotating Machinery submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2855 | Submission Open
Keywords: rotating machinery; rotor dynamics; fault diagnosis; prognosis; artificial intelligence; modal analysis; signal processing; condition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Recent Advances in Surface Integrity with Machining and Milling
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2218 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface roughness; surface topography; residual stresses; milling; machining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Application of Deep Learning in Intelligent Machines
edited by Lie Yang, , Qingchao Liu and Zilong Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1825 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent machines; deep learning; intelligent robotics; autonomous driving; intelligent fault diagnosis; intelligent assembly; intelligent manufacturing; process optimization; intelligent management of supply chain; safety monitoring and forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Machine Tools for Precision Machining: Design, Control and Prospects
edited by and Shanglei Jiang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine tool motion planning; error control and compensation; machining chatter prediction and suppression; cutter wear and chatter monitoring; bearing fault diagnosis; machining process modeling and simulation; process parameter optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Recent Developments in Machine Design, Automation and Robotics submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1003 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine design; industrial automation; industrial robotics; collaborative robotics; advanced control systems; additive manufacturing; smart factory; Industry 4.0; Internet of Things (IoT); sustainable manufacturing; green design; machine learning in robotics; automation technologies; robotics integration; adaptive control systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: 'Smart Design and Control of Robotic Manipulators' submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Advances in Noises and Vibrations for Machines submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open
Keywords: vibration measurement; vibration control; condition monitoring; vibratory machines; vibration control; finite element modelling; structural health monitoring; modal analysis; FFT; noise control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Development of Robotic and Hybrid Manufacturing Systems for Machining in Smart Factories
edited by José Enrique Ares Gómez, Iván Iglesias Sánchez and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Recent Advances in Industrial Control Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open
Keywords: control systems; industrial systems; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; Industry 6.0; intelligent control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Systems)
Advances in Design and Manufacturing in Die Casting and Metal Forming
edited by Alberto Vergnano and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: die casting; metal forming manufacturing; integrated part and manufacturing process design; resource efficiency; net shape production; manufacturing equipment design; design by simulation; optimization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
Robot Intelligence in Grasping and Manipulation
edited by Jihong Zhu, Hadi El Daou and Yunhan Lin
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: manipulation planning; dexterous manipulation; machine learning for grasping; tactile sensing for grasping and manipulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Applications of Additive Manufacturing Technologies
edited by Guangda Zhu and Yi Hou
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; deposition molding (FDM); direct ink writing (DIW); stereolithography (SLA); digital light processing (DLP); selective laser sintering (SLS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Machine Intelligence in Welding Process
edited by Anastasia Vasileiou
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine intelligence; welding; Industry 5.0; additive manufacturing; manufacturing process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Model Predictive Control and Fault Diagnosis for Multiphase Electric Drives
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: model predictive control (MPC); fault diagnosis; fault tolerance; multiphase electric drives; multiphase machines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Condition-Based Maintenance, Instrumentation and Data Analysis Methods Aiming Efficient Operation of Internal Combustion Engines submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10024 | Submission Open
Keywords: condition-based maintenance; efficiency; instrumentation; internal combustion engines; thermal power plants; transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Advances in Path Planning and Autonomous Navigation submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1326 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
State of the Art in the Field of Machine and System Testing to Assist in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Failures
edited by Pascal Vrignat
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; maintenance policies; prognostics and health management; industry 4.0; prognosis; diagnosis; case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Emerging Approaches to Intelligent and Autonomous Systems
edited by and Andreas L. Symeonidis
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: autonomous and intelligent systems; autonomous robotics; multiple agent systems; autonomous systems algorithms; autonomous cars; internet of things; cyber– physical systems; model driven engineering; systems security; testing and validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Modelling, Design and Optimization of Wind Turbines submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: wind; renewable; energy transition; experiment; simulation; optimization; design; load; co-design; wake; wind farm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Turbomachinery)
Nonlinear Mechanical Vibration in Machine Design
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: vibration analysis; structural dynamics; mechanical system; linear and nonlinear systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Recent Advances in Smart Design and Manufacturing Technology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8926 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; additive manufacturing; generative design; reverse engineering; extended reality; remanufacturing; smart maintenance; product and process monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Design and Control of Electrical Machines II submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8363 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical machines and systems; novel design; advanced control; wireless sensor network; internet of things; artificial intelligence; electric vehicles; power devices; power systems; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Autonomous Navigation of Mobile Robots and UAV submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3228 | Submission Open
Keywords: path planning for autonomous agents; enhancing localization of a mobile robot; motion control of a mobile robot; application of mobile robots to specific areas; multi-agent management system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Intelligent Control and Active Safety Techniques for Road Vehicles
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3089 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent control; active safety; autonomous vehicles; semi-autonomous vehicles; driver– vehicle– road interactions; AI-based control; coordinated control; vehicle networking; driver models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)
Advancements in Condition Monitoring of Electric Motors: Integrating Digital Twins, AI, and IoT for Enhanced Operational Efficiency, Fault Diagnosis, and Cybersecurity submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 664 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric motors; industrial applications; fault diagnosis; prognosis; predictive maintenance; smart sensors; condition monitoring; data collection and security challenges; digital twins; artificial intelligence; secure communication protocols; critical infrastructure protection; wireless sensor networks (WSNs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Advancing Human-Robot Collaboration in Industry 4.0 submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open
Keywords: data; analytics; flexibility; stability; efficiency; collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Design and Analysis of Air Bearings with Applications in the Design of High-Precision Machines
edited by Siyu Gao, Chenhui An, and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open
Keywords: air bearings; ultraprecision machines; high-precision machines; stiffness; dynamic characteristics; high-speed stability; micro-vibrations; surface waviness; manufacturing tolerances; surface roughness; pneumatic hammer; vortex vibration; angular displacement; compound restrictors; inertia effects; smart spindles and in-process sensing; multiphysics-based modelling and analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Safety and Security of AI in Autonomous Driving
edited by Sohrab Mokhtari and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)
Design and Control of Agricultural Robots
edited by Weixin Zhai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural robot systems; sensing technologies; navigation and localization; robot manipulation and automation; intelligent control systems; human– robot interaction; field monitoring and data analysis; geographical information science; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Advanced Magnetic Methods in Robotics
edited by Mohammad Hasan Dad Ansari and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic methods; robotics; magnetic actuators; magnetic sensors; magnetic materials; magnetic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Advances in Laser Welding Techniques
edited by Zifa Xu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser welding and joining technologies; quality of laser-welded joints; modeling and simulation; advanced materials; microstructure; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
Additive Manufacturing of Electrical Machines submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical machines and drives; additive manufacturing; electrical machine designs; sustainable manufacturing; electrical machines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
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