Modelling of Manufacturing Processes: For Game-Changing New Technologies

The modelling and simulation of manufacturing processes is a well-established prerequisite for cost-effective manufacturing and quality-controlled manufacturing plant operation. The focus of this particular Special Issue is to consider new technologies, both in manufacturing and also in the management and control of manufacturing, which have the potential to be game changers. A game-changing technology is one which either directly provides a new and advantageous method of manufacture or else provides an important missing link, thereby enabling a method of manufacture which would not otherwise be viable or so significantly advantageous.

We feel that by selecting such technologies, and inviting papers from expert practitioners, the Special Issue would provide an important resource to underpin further activity. Papers would be expected to contain a thorough review of current progress, as well as an in-depth discussion of remaining capability gaps and areas for further development. This would help to provide focus and impetus for new work over the coming decade.

While this list is not intended to be exhaustive, we would be pleased to receive contributions for topics such as:

• Novel adaption and deployment of Internet of Things technology into the manufacturing workplace;
• Additive manufacturing process deployed to the manufacture of highly-loaded or safety-critical components;
• Novel adhesives or novel welding processes;
• New techniques in machining, particularly for hard-to-machine materials;
• Manufacture for biological applications;
• In situ manufacturing processes for manufacturing in remote or challenging locations (e.g., for natural disaster recovery, repair in a theatre of war);
• Manufacturing in space, in orbit or on other planets;
• Development of statistics and data analytics to support manufacture process stability and product quality;
• Product nondestructive evaluation and the development and enhancement of imaging systems.

Prof. Dr. Alison McMillan
Dr. Andre Batako
Dr. Chamil Abeykoon
Guest Editors

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