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Area of Science:

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Robotics and Automation

Background:

  • The Special Issue of the Manufacturing Engineering Society 2020 (SIMES-2020) features 17 contributions from the journals "Materials" and "Applied Sciences".
  • This collection showcases cutting-edge research across diverse domains within manufacturing engineering.

Discussion:

  • The issue emphasizes "advances and innovations in manufacturing processes" as a highly represented topic.
  • Significant contributions are also noted in additive manufacturing and 3D printing, sustainable and green manufacturing, and metrology and quality in manufacturing.

Key Insights:

  • Additive manufacturing and 3D printing are pivotal areas of development.
  • Sustainable and green manufacturing practices are gaining prominence.
  • Metrology and quality control are crucial for modern manufacturing.

Outlook:

  • Future research will likely focus on integrating Industry 4.0 principles.
  • Advancements in robotics, mechatronics, and automation will continue to shape manufacturing.
  • Design, modeling, and simulation are essential for optimizing manufacturing engineering.