Innovative Manufacturing Engineering 2024—Processes, Machines, Tooling and Systems Integration

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of manufacturing technologies continues to be a cornerstone of innovation and industrial growth. This Special Issue, based on the topics of the IManEE 2024 Conference, is expected to bring together pioneering research and technological advancements in the interdisciplinary field of advanced manufacturing. The issue aims to cover a wide array of topics, including the latest developments in forming processes for both metallic and composite materials, as well as the progress in machining and abrasive processes, with a particular emphasis on the tribological challenges inherent in them. Moreover, sustainability also remains a key focus, as various researchers are still exploring environmentally conscious manufacturing processes alongside non-conventional and emerging techniques. Furthermore, the cutting-edge realms of welding, casting, and additive manufacturing, are other interesting scientific fields that deserve intense investigation in order to highlight their role in modern industry. Apart from individual processes, the integration of manufacturing systems, robotics, and automation should be examined, alongside critical discussions on metrology, quality assurance, and process monitoring and control. Embracing the digital transformation of Industry 4.0, this issue also welcomes contributions relevant to simulation techniques for manufacturing processes and the evolving field of remanufacturing. Together, these contributions can offer a comprehensive perspective on the state-of-the-art in manufacturing science, providing valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals.

The Special Issue, derived from the IManEE Conference, is well-aligned with the scope of the MDPI journal Machines, which emphasizes various aspects of machine design, theory, and application. The topics within this issue, such as forming processes of metallic and composite materials, machining, and abrasive processes, are integral to advanced manufacturing, which is a key focus area of the journal. Additionally, the exploration of tribological aspects of forming and machining processes fits directly within the journal's interest in friction and tribology, which are crucial for optimizing machine performance and longevity. The inclusion of content on automation, control, and robotics in manufacturing systems is highly relevant to the journal's emphasis on automation and control, as well as mechatronics and intelligent machines. Furthermore, discussions on process monitoring, control, and metrology tie into the journal's focus on condition monitoring, diagnostics, and ensuring the reliability of machines. Finally, the attention to non-conventional manufacturing processes, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 aligns with the journal’s interest in the future of machine technology, particularly in areas such as electromechatronics and advanced manufacturing. This Special Issue, therefore, can contribute significantly to the journal’s mission by advancing knowledge and innovation in key areas of machine design and application.

Dr. Angelos P. Markopoulos
Prof. Dr. Kai Cheng
Dr. Emmanouil-Lazaros Papazoglou
Dr. Panagiotis Karmiris-Obratański
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• forming processes of metallic and composite materials
• machining and abrasive processes
• tribological aspects of forming and machining processes
• sustainability aspects of manufacturing processes
• non-conventional manufacturing processes
• advances in welding and casting processes
• additive manufacturing processes
• manufacturing systems, robotics and automation
• process monitoring and control, remanufacturing
• simulation of manufacturing processes
• digital/e-manufacturing and digital twin applications
• ultraprecision and micro/nano manufacturing: machines, processes, tooling and their systematic integration