Machines

Energy Optimization and Management in Smart IoT-Driven Mechanical Systems

edited by

Álvaro De La Puente Gil

,

Enrique Rosales-Asensio

,

Sandra Buján Seoane

and

Roberto Lopez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; virtual reality; IoT; mechanical systems; resource optimization; digital twins; predictive maintenance; immersive technologies; intelligent control; smart manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems)

Advanced Machine Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis

edited by Gómez María Jesús

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; machine learning; signal processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Intelligent Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis

edited by Yao Cheng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: rail vehicle; dynamics; intelligent diagnosis; operation-maintenance modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Innovative Manufacturing Engineering 2024—Processes, Machines, Tooling and Systems Integration

edited by

Angelos P. Markopoulos

,

Kai Cheng

,

Emmanouil-Lazaros Papazoglou

and

Panagiotis Karmiris-Obratański

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 23279 | Submission Open

Keywords: forming processes of metallic and composite materials; machining and abrasive processes; tribological aspects of forming and machining processes; sustainability aspects of manufacturing processes; non-conventional manufacturing processes; advances in welding and casting processes; additive manufacturing processes; manufacturing systems; robotics and automation; process monitoring and control; remanufacturing; simulation of manufacturing processes; digital/e-manufacturing and digital twin applications; ultraprecision and micro/nano manufacturing: machines; processes; tooling and their systematic integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Robotic Intelligence Development of AI in Robot Perception, Learning, and Decision

edited by

Yanhong Peng

and

Fernando Gomez-Bravo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9848 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain– computer interface (BCI); autonomous robots and reinforcement learning; robot perception and computer vision; humanoid robots and affective computing; collaborative robots (cobots); smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0; intelligent medical robots; augmented reality and robot interactions; context-aware and adaptive robots; multi-robot systems and collective intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Dielectric Elastomer Actuators: Theory, Modeling and Application

edited by

Changan Jiang

and Yu Wei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9465 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA); actuators; soft robotics; smart materials; theoretical studies; mathematical modelling; control system design and application of DEA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)

3D Printing of Functional Components and Devices for Smart Systems

edited by

Yang Yang

,

Xiangjia Li

and Zipeng Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9027 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; multifunctional material; robotics; microfluids; biomedical implants; wearable sensors; energy devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Mastering Vibrations: The Latest Breakthroughs in Control for Mechanical Systems

edited by

Tamara Nestorović

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6458 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear and nonlinear vibration phenomena; dynamics; modeling and simulaiton; advanced control; experimental investigation and implementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)

Advances in Vehicle Dynamics

edited by

Hossein Habibi

, Quan Bing Eric Li and

Perk Lin Chong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4889 | Submission Open

Keywords: vehicle dynamics; vibration control; AI and ML in vehicles; simulation tools; safety systems; environment interaction; dynamic modeling; motion control; smart transportation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)

Intelligent Sensing, Planning and Control for Autonomous Ground Vehicles

edited by

Xianjian Jin

and Xin Xia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3507 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous ground vehicles; automated driving; automated highways; urban transportation; connected vehicles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)

New Advances in Synchronous Reluctance Motors

edited by Kyu-yun Hwang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3318 | Submission Open

Keywords: loss analysis in synchronous reluctance motors; advanced control techniques for SynRMs; high-efficiency design strategies; fault-tolerant synchronous reluctance motors; material optimization for SynRMs; thermal management in SynRM systems; applications of synchronous reluctance motors; cost-effective manufacturing of SynRMs; innovative rotor design for enhanced performance; energy-efficient SynRM drive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)

Selected Papers from the AHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing

edited by Tareq Ahram and

Waldemar Karwowski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2796 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent machines; human systems; medical and healthcare devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)

Advanced Techniques for Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognostics in Machinery

edited by

Dimitrios Giagopoulos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2744 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault detection; fault diagnosis; prognostics; predictive maintenance; condition monitoring; machinery health monitoring; machine learning; machinery; machines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Advances and Challenges in Robotic Manipulation

edited by Quang Minh Ta and Tan Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2208 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic manipulation; grasping; dexterous manipulation; motion planning; learning-based approaches; sim-to-real transfer; industrial robotics; deformable objects; dynamic environments; human– robot interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technologies: Trends and Innovations

edited by

Pierre Vella

and

Panagiotis Kyratsis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1999 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; automation; robotics; smart factories; sustainable manufacturing; artificial intelligence in manufacturing; Internet of Things in production; precision machining; micro and nano manufacturing; industry 4.0

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Advanced Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance for Mechatronic-Hydraulic Systems

edited by

Pengfei Liang

, Shaogan Ye and

Qun Chao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1975 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechatronic-hydraulic systems; condition monitoring; predictive maintenance; sensors; artificial intelligence; digital twin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)

Innovative Applications and Challenges of Intelligent Automation and Control in Smart Machines

edited by Karim Ahmadi and Seyed Yaser Nabavi Chashmi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1910 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive control; intelligent automation; nonlinear control; smart machines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)

Precision Engineering in Manufacturing: Challenges and Future, 2nd Edition

edited by

Qingshun Bai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1653 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining techniques and methodology; design & analysis of precision engineering in manufacturing; ultra-precision machining and micro/nano technology; manufacturing systems and machine tools design; machining mechanism and process; measurement technology in precision engineering; additive manufacturing and hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing; smart manufacturing technology; functional materials and advanced manufacturing in precision engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Advances in AI-Powered Human–Machine-Augmented Intelligence

edited by

Yunbo Zhao

and Pengfei Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1149 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– machine intelligence; human trust; intention inference; autonomy; shared control; traded control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Design and Control in Exoskeleton Systems: Challenges and Innovations in Physical Human–Robot Interaction

edited by

Mohammadhadi Sarajchi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open

Keywords: exoskeleton systems; wearable robotics; physical human– robot interaction; adaptive control; compliant actuation; human-centered design; sensor fusion; user intent recognition; rehabilitation robotics; assistive technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Recent Progress on Vibration-Based Energy Harvesting and Its Related Applications

edited by

Uchenna Diala

,

Liangliang Cheng

,

Taiwo Olakunle Roy-Layinde

and Njitacke Tabekoueng Zeric

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 738 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration energy harvesting; piezoelectric; electromagnetic; and electrostatic harvesters; hybrid and nonlinear mechanisms; advanced nanomaterials; power management strategies; self-powered systems; wireless sensor networks; Internet of Things (IoT); wearable electronics; sustainable energy solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Smart Manufacturing Systems and Industrial Intelligence

edited by Tariku Sinshaw Tamir and

Gang Xiong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industry 4.0; smart manufacturing systems; industrial intelligence; cyber-physical systems; predictive maintenance; digital twins; autonomous robotics; cloud-based platforms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

The Future of Mobility: Exploring Wheeled–Legged Robot Systems

edited by

Songyan Xin

and

Guiyang Xin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: wheeled– legged robots; dynamic locomotion; hybrid mobility systems; motion planning and control; whole-body control; terrain adaptation; perception-based locomotion; trajectory optimization; learning-based control; real-world deployment

Innovative Processes and Theoretical Advances in Ultra-Precision Machining

edited by

Yunfa Guo

,

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-precision machining; micro-/nano-machining; field-assisted machining; surface engineering; material design; material removal mechanism; multi-scale modeling; surface/subsurface integrity; micro-/nano-mechanical testing; post-processing for additive manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Intelligent Tool Wear Monitoring

edited by Ankit Agarwal

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: tool wear; digital twins; real-time monitoring; sensor fusion; machine vision; physics-based model; artificial intelligence; large language models (LLMs); eXplainable AI (XAI); vision transformers (VT); human-centered AI; cybersecurity; adversarial training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Trustworthy and Intelligent Systems for Machine Health Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

edited by

Tongtong Yan

,

Yaoxiang Yu

and Yankai Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: dynamics modelling and simulation; machine health monitoring; fault diagnosis in deep learning; performance degradation assessment; big model

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Recent Advances in Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery

edited by

Tianci Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault diagnosis; condition monitoring; rotating machinery; mechanical signal processing; deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Design, Control and Application of Precision Robots

edited by Beichao Shi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision robot; precision manipulation; intelligent sensing; signal process and control; mechanism design; modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Advances in Noise and Vibrations for Machines: Second Edition

edited by

Lukasz Scislo

,

Davide Astolfi

and

Francesco Castellani

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration measurement; vibration control; condition monitoring; vibratory machines; vibration control; finite element modelling; structural health monitoring; modal analysis; FFT; noise control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Laser Surface Treatments

edited by Juan Manuel Vázquez-Martínez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional surface engineering; laser surface modification; microstructural alterations; tribological performance; laser parameters and processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Monitoring and Control of Additive, Machining, and Hybrid Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Mahmoud Hassan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; machining processes; hybrid manufacturing; process monitoring; process control; real-time sensing; adaptive control systems; fault diagnosis; digital twins; machine learning in manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Adaptive Control Using Magnetorheological Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by Jian Yang, Wenxing Li and

Lei Deng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetorheological; adaptive control; vibration attenuation; vibration isolation

Aerodynamics Design of Multirotor UAVs

edited by Alessandro Cocco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: multirotor UAVs; computational fluid dynamics; vortex particle methods; aerodynamic derivatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)

Toward Real-World Deployment: Trends in Autonomous Field Robotics

edited by Jay Wang and

Ziyang Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous field robotics; real-world deployment; robust perception and control; long-term autonomy; sensor fusion in unstructured environments; system integration and validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Diagnostics and Fault Detection in Induction Motors: Trends and Applications

edited by

Karolina Kudelina

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: induction motors; fault detection; condition monitoring; predictive maintenance; signal processing; artificial intelligence; Industry 4.0; vibration analysis; energy efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)

Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Performance and Economic Viability of Wave Energy Converters

edited by

Gabriele Bocchetta

and Antonio Casimiro Caputo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: wave energy converter (WEC); marine wave energy; system optimization; levelized cost of energy (LCOE); WEC design; manufacturing; and testing; WEC control algorithms; power take-off (PTO) systems; techno-economic analysis; project management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems)

Cutting-Edge Applications of Wind Turbine Aerodynamics

edited by Chengyong Zhu, Xiang Shen and Yaoru Qian

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5165 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerodynamic efficiency; turbine blade optimization; wake dynamics; noise reduction techniques; computational fluid dynamics; wind-tunnel and field experiments; flow control techniques; fluid– structure interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Turbomachinery)

High-Power-Density and High-Reliability Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Systems: Design, Control, Applications, and Sustainability

edited by Jing Zhao and

Xiaoyong Sun

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4628 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrical machines; motor control; electric drive; high power density; high reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)

Design, Performance Optimization and Application of Permanent Magnet Motors

edited by Yiming Shen, Xuhui Zhu and Shengdao Zhu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4312 | Submission Open

Keywords: flux-modulated motors; variable-flux motors; multi-port motors; multi-objective optimization; multi-physics optimization; surrogate-model-based optimization; low-speed direct-drive motors; arc motors; PCB motors; rotary-linear motors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)

In Situ Monitoring of Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Beiwen Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4266 | Submission Open

Keywords: in situ monitoring; manufacturing; automation; machine learning; defect detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

AI-Driven Intelligent Perception and Diagnosis of Mechanical Equipment

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3645 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; fault diagnosis; mechanical equipment; condition monitoring; big data-driven fault diagnosis; structural health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Intelligent Vibration Control and Condition Monitoring in Smart Structures and Electromechanical Systems

edited by

Haitao Li

and

Wen Ji

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3587 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent vibration control; condition monitoring; smart structures; electromechanical systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)

Tool Wear in Machining, 2nd Edition

edited by

Krzysztof Szwajka

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3137 | Submission Open

Keywords: tool wear; machining; machine tool; machining processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Magnetic Bearing Related Technology and Its Equipment Fields

edited by

Weiyu Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2192 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic bearings; structure design of magnetic bearing system; mathematical modeling of magnetic bearing system; control of magnetic bearing system; control of magnetic bearing system; equipment fields of magnetic bearings; flywheel energy storage system; high-speed motors; centrifugal compressors; artificial heart pumps

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems)

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Manufacturing and Automation

edited by Daniel Roozbahani

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1612 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in manufacturing; industrial robotics; smart automation; machine learning for production optimization; collaborative robots (cobots); predictive maintenance with AI; human– robot interaction; autonomous systems in industry; AI-powered defect detection; swarm intelligence for robotics; AI for supply chain optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Dimensional Measurement, Analysis, and Control for Precision Manufacturing

edited by

Mirosław Rucki

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open

Keywords: metrology; dimensional measurement; surface topography; roughness; form deviations; precision manufacturing; sensors; gauges; calibration; measurement uncertainty

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)

Advances in Positive Displacement Compressors, 2nd Edition

edited by

Kim Tiow Ooi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1199 | Submission Open

Keywords: positive displacement compressors; numerical studies optimization; mathematical modelling; design analysis; measurement performance analysis; sustainability energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Turbomachinery)

Advances in Autonomous Vehicles Dynamics and Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhongchao Liang

,

Jing Zhao

and

Zhongguo Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 828 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous vehicles; advanced nonlinear control; dynamic modeling; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)

Advances in Computer-Aided Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Martin Pollák

and

Marek Kočiško

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 764 | Submission Open

Keywords: PLM; 3D printing; CAD; digital manufacturing; production systems; collaborative robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

Advanced Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robots

edited by Cristian Copilusi Petre and Sorin Dumitru

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open

Keywords: locomotion system; gait assistance; human rehabilitation systems; exoskeleton dynamic and kinematic analyses; human lower limb assistive devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)

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