Transforming Classic Machining into Smart Manufacturing
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer manufacturing; machining; micromachining; sensors; printing; smart factory; smart and hybrid manufacturing
Interests: laser machining and welding
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, smart manufacturing technologies have revolutionized the industry, enabling unprecedented levels of precision, efficiency, and safety; however, while large-scale industries have embraced these advancements, many small businesses, research labs, and educational institutions continue to rely on traditional, non-automated devices, such as manual milling machines, lathes, cutting tools, and printers. While essential, these tools often lack the sophistication and capabilities of modern smart manufacturing systems, limiting their potential in terms of productivity, safety, and product quality.
This Special Issue seeks to address the gap by exploring innovative methods to retrofit and automate non-automated devices. Potential topics for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Retrofitting manual devices: Techniques for automating manual milling machines, lathes, cutting tools, and printers through the addition of custom modules.
- Integration of sensors, vision systems, and acoustic analysis: Applications of real-time monitoring, feedback, and control to improve precision and safety.
- Low-cost automation solutions: Development of affordable and scalable technologies for small businesses and research labs.
- Human–machine interaction: Innovations in user interfaces and control systems that enhance usability and accessibility.
Dr. Jonghyun Kim
Prof. Dr. Haewoon Choi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- machining
- automation
- human–machine interaction
- smart factory
- smart and hybrid manufacturing
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