Recent Advances in Manufacturing and Circular Economy
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 344
Special Issue Editor
Interests: software engineering; requirements engineering; software architecture; systems design-analysis and validation; adaptability and flexiblilty in systems design; configuration and re-configuration of systems; product line engineering; data-driven systems; business analytics and monitoring; industry 4.0
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Manufacturing plays a pivotal role in the adoption and implementation of the circular economy by redefining traditional production processes to prioritize resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices. Through strategies like product design for disassembly and remanufacturing, manufacturing can extend product lifecycles, minimize waste generation, and reduce the environmental footprint of industrial activities. Embracing the circular economy principles within manufacturing not only contributes to environmental sustainability, but also offers economic benefits by optimizing resource use and reducing production costs.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and experts to delve into various aspects of sustainable manufacturing, resource efficiency, and circularity within industrial processes. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable manufacturing practices;
- Product life cycle assessment;
- Remanufacturing and refurbishment;
- Sustainable materials and design;
- Automation and control;
- Circular economy and industry 4.0;
- Waste reduction strategies in manufacturing.
This collection of articles serves as a valuable resource for academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in advancing environmentally responsible and resource-efficient manufacturing practices.
Prof. Dr. Deepak Dhungana
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Machines is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
