Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Today's mechanical engineers heavily rely on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), which has completely changed the way designers and engineers approach the design and development of products. CAD tools enable precise and efficient design processes, allowing for the visualization and simulation of complex systems before physical prototypes are built. Significant cost reductions, shorter development times, and improved product quality result from this. Furthermore, CAD promotes innovation by making it possible to integrate cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing, broadening the scope of what is possible in mechanical engineering. In this context, we are pleased to invite you to submit a paper to this Special Issue on “Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering”.

This Special Issue aims to collect relevant research from leading academic scientists, researchers, and industrial experts, to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of CAD in mechanical engineering.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Innovative CAD Tools and Techniques:
  • Development of new CAD software and applications;
  • Advanced modeling and simulation techniques;
  • Integration of CAD with other engineering software.
• Applications of CAD in Mechanical Engineering:
  • Design optimization and analysis;
  • CAD in product development and manufacturing;
  • CAD for sustainable design and green engineering.
• CAD in Emerging Technologies:
  • CAD for additive manufacturing and 3D printing;
  • Integration of CAD with artificial intelligence and machine learning;
  • Virtual and augmented reality in CAD.
• Interdisciplinary CAD Applications:
  • CAD in biomedical engineering;
  • CAD in automotive and aerospace engineering;
  • CAD in robotics and automation.
• Educational Aspects of CAD
  • CAD in engineering education and curriculum development;
  • Innovative teaching methods and tools for CAD;
  • CAD in collaborative and distance learning environments.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Rocco Furferi
Guest Editor

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