Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing: Process Modeling and Applications, Volume II

Dear Colleagues,

Micro and nano manufacturing technologies have been developed in research and industrial environment with the goal of supporting product miniaturization and integration of new functionalities. The technological development of new materials and processing methods needs to be supported by predictive models, which can simulate the interactions between materials, process states, and product properties. In comparison with the conventional manufacturing scale, micro and nano scale technologies require the study of different mechanical, thermal, and fluid dynamics, phenomena that need to be studied and modeled.

This Special Issue is dedicated to advances in the modeling of micro and nano manufacturing processes (micro/nano injection molding, powder injection molding, micro milling, micro EDM, micro water-jet, additive manufacturing, etc.). Invited and submitted articles should investigate the development of new models, validation of state-of-the-art modeling strategies, and approaches to material model calibration. Authors are encouraged to compare theoretical predictions to experimental observations, and examine the effect of different processing factors on selected process response variables. This Special Issue is not limited with respect to the type of material and manufacturing method. The goal is to provide state-of-the-art examples of the use of modeling and simulation in micro and nano manufacturing processes, promoting the diffusion and development of these technologies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Prof. Davide Masato
Prof. Giovanni Lucchetta
Guest Editors

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