Machines, Volume 13, Issue 1

This bibliographic analysis explores the evolving landscape of additive manufacturing (AM) in the context of Industry 4.0 and the emerging paradigms of Industry 5.0. This research critically examines the key literature and scholarly works to clarify...

Nested, or cascade speed and torque control has been widely used for DC motors over recent decades. Simultaneously, fractional-order control schemes have emerged, offering additional degrees of control. However, adopting fractional-order controllers,...

Due to their precision, compact size, and high torque transfer, Rotate vector (RV) reducers are becoming more popular in industrial robots. However, repetitive operations and varying speed conditions mean that these components are prone to mechanical...

In modern freeform surfaced optics manufacturing, ultraprecision machining through single-point diamond turning (SPDT) plays a crucial role due to its ability to meet the high accuracy demands of optical design and stringent surface quality requireme...

Industry 4.0 has introduced a data-driven model of production and management of goods and services. This manufacturing paradigm leverages the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), but finding the information necessary to drive manufacturing proc...

In the context of the integration of hybrid energy storage systems (HESSs) and electric vehicles (EVs), this paper investigates the load frequency control (LFC) issue of the power system. Weighting coefficients are set for the generators, HESSs and E...

The robotic arm is a critical component of modern industrial manufacturing. However, its positioning performance can be hindered by overshooting and oscillation. External disturbances, including collisions or impacts with other objects, can also affe...

This review summarizes the important properties required for applying soft grippers to agricultural harvesting, focusing on their actuation methods and structural types. The purpose of the review is to address the challenges of limited load capacity...

In this article, the results of an experimental investigation and a 1D modeling activity on the steady-state performance of a wastegated turbocharger turbine for spark ignition engines are presented. An experimental campaign to analyze the turbine pe...

The simple spring structure, with detachable electrical contacts, is a very suitable solution for many applications, such as electromechanical relays and connectors. However, they are prone to exhibit instantaneous interruption faults under mechanica...