IECMA 2026 - 24 articles
The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Machines and Applications
Online | 12–14 May 2026
Volume Editor:
Antonio J. Marques Cardoso, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
This work investigates composite sandwich panels for lightweight applications, focusing on a controlled one-shot vacuum infusion route for extruded polystyrene (XPS)-core structures with epoxy-based skins. Glass-fibre/XPS/epoxy panels manufactured by...
Near-infrared (NIR) imaging systems have demonstrated significant potential for enhancing subcutaneous visualization applications; however, existing solutions are typically based on proprietary architectures with limited accessibility for experimenta...
Robotic end-effectors play an important role in automated pick-and-place operations, particularly where lightweight components with different geometries must be handled reliably. This study presents the design, fabrication, integration, and comparati...
Continuous operation of static equipment is not possible without assessing the metal condition, and one method to implement the asset management strategy is ultrasonic (UT) analysis of existing imperfections. The focus is placed on the risk-based ins...
Automated inspection of small metallic components is increasingly required in industrial manufacturing, particularly when dimensional conformity and geometric characteristics affect assembly quality and functional performance. This paper presents a p...
Robust control of nonlinear dynamic systems remains challenging because parametric uncertainty and external disturbances can significantly degrade tracking accuracy and transient performance. This study proposes a Quantum-Inspired Photon–Spin C...
Nonlinear technological processes are difficult to control because of strong nonlinear dynamics, parameter uncertainties, transport delays, and external disturbances, which can degrade the performance of conventional control strategies. This study pr...
The automation of material receiving processes is central to ensuring traceability, process control, and data consistency in warehouse and logistics environments. This paper presents an integrated automation framework combining on-device optical char...
We investigated the possibility of developing super austenitic stainless steel Avesta SMO 254 X1NiCrMoCuN20-18-7 (EN 10088-4) and austenitic stainless steel X15CrNiSi25-21 (EN 10095) coated with SiC, resulting in the obtainment of a Metal Matrix Comp...
Three-phase induction motors (TIM) are widely used in industrial applications, and in-ter-turn short-circuit faults represent one of the most critical incipient failure modes. This paper proposes a lightweight and interpretable vibration-based fault...
Manual handling and packing of thin metal plates remains a labour-intensive operation in the automotive manufacturing sector, frequently requiring multiple operators and resulting in limited productivity, reduced process repeatability, and ergonomic...
This study presents a computational framework for determining the complete set of stabilizing PID controller parameters for high-order systems using the singular frequency decoupling method. By fixing the proportional gain Kp, the stability boundarie...
Off-highway vehicle electrification requires traction motors combining high torque density with reliable performance across demanding duty cycles, yet finite-element-based optimization remains computationally demanding for broad design-space explorat...
The reliability and continuous operation of DC motors are essential in industrial and engineering applications. However, unexpected faults such as brush wear and commutator faults can lead to efficiency reduction and unplanned downtime. This paper pr...
Scissor lifts are versatile lifting mechanisms that must satisfy stringent safety and reliability requirements. Therefore, accurate determination of their force and kinematic parameters is essential. An analytical approach for the design calculation...
This work presents a low-cost experimental methodology to estimate the circumferential variation in resultant contact force and equivalent mean pressure generated by a cable-driven SpiRob soft gripper during grasping. A cylindrical object instrumente...
Robotics simulation is a key enabler for automation and control development, allowing safer experimentation, faster design iterations, and reduced development cost. Nevertheless, the current simulator ecosystem is highly fragmented, spanning open-sou...
The increasing pressure on water resources is one of the most critical challenges of the 21st century. Demographic, industrial, and climatic factors are drastically reducing the availability of fresh water, with particularly pronounced effects in ari...
Maria Crina Isac [...]
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems play a key role in various industrial processes. Due to their key role in critical infrastructures, in recent years, they have become the target of cyber attackers. In this research, we propose...
In recent decades, numerical methods have become indispensable tools for solving complex problems in science and engineering. Among these, the finite element method (FEM) is widely recognized as a powerful computational approach. However, traditional...
Against the background of intelligent manufacturing transformation, this study examines AI applications in the ceramics field through 3773 patent documents retrieved from the IncoPat Global Patent Database for 2014–2024. It analyzes patent tren...
Maritime piracy remains a significant threat to the safety of commercial shipping and the stability of global supply chains. Contemporary maritime surveillance systems increasingly employ multisensor data fusion to build a coherent operational situat...
Maritime piracy poses an ongoing operational threat to commercial shipping in high-risk regions, where fast-approach attack scenarios leave vessel crews with critically limited reaction time. Automated threat detection technologies—including ra...
