Advancing the Art of Welding: A Spotlight on Advanced Manufacturing Technology
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editor
Interests: resistance spot welding; third-generation AHSS; mechanical properties; failure behavior
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Welding, a cornerstone of numerous manufacturing processes, is undergoing a rapid evolution driven by the integration of advanced technologies. This Special Issue, “Advancing the Art of Welding”, showcases cutting-edge innovations in welding techniques, materials, automation, and process control that are revolutionizing modern manufacturing. Recent advancements in laser welding, friction stir welding, and hybrid welding processes have expanded capabilities of joining diverse alloys with unprecedented precision and efficiency
This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share novel applications and practical solutions addressing the challenges and opportunities in advanced welding. Of particular interest are studies that elucidate the correlation between process parameters, local microstructures, and the mechanical properties of welded joints using real-time welding data.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, additive manufacturing with welding, advanced welding processes (e.g., spot, laser, electron beam, and friction stir welding), hybrid welding systems, multi-material joining, automation and robotics in welding, green and sustainable welding, sensor integration and real-time monitoring, artificial intelligence and machine learning for process optimization, in depth microstructural characterization, advanced materials joining, and the development of sustainable and energy-efficient welding solutions. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for understanding the critical role of welding in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Mohammad Shojaee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced welding techniques
- process–microstructure–property correlation
- smart welding machines
- materials characterization
- additive manufacturing
- mechanical properties
- failure behavior
- third generation advanced high strength steels
- resistance spot welding
- friction stir welding
- hybrid welding technologies
- dissimilar material joining
- eco-friendly welding solutions
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