Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: manufacturing practices; optimization techniques; materials engineering; tribology
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Interests: additive manufacturing; machine design; materials engineering; tribology
Interests: sustainable engineering; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surface topography is an important part of modern machine and tool engineering, enabling the development of new ideas and applications. It affects almost every part of how a component works, including wear, friction, energy efficiency, and how long the product lasts. As production is increasingly requiring more rigorous and demanding applications, better topography characterisation and control are more critical than ever. With micro- and nano-scale features being built into surfaces, it is now possible to improve lubrication, extend tool life, and improve tribological behaviour. This changes how materials and machine parts work together in real life. This Special Issue highlights the latest research, methods, and case studies on how to measure, simulate, and create engineered surfaces for tools and machines. The latest developments in metrology, like atomic force microscopy and optical interferometry, are discussed, along with new ways to model, develop, and test surface features aimed at solving problems in various industries. This Special Issue seeks to improve knowledge of how advanced surface engineering enhances performance, durability, and sustainability in essential machinery through fundamental research and application-oriented examples. This collection promotes the development of new manufacturing technologies by encouraging investigation of the scientific basis and real-world applications arising from advances in surface topography and engineering.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan
Dr. Avinash Lakshmikanthan
Prof. Dr. Wahidul K. Biswas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface topography
- sustainable surface engineering
- tribology
- tool life enhancement
- micro- and nano-scale features
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