Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters BCI (WoS).
Manufacturing processes have been in evidence for the past hundred years and are being widely used in diverse areas. Among various manufacturing processes, casting, welding, forging, non- traditional manufacturing processes etc. are commercially used as manufacturing solutions. The special issue on “Recent advancement in manufacturing processes” includes original research papers, review papers, technical papers and notes. The volume is devoted to the development of important topics in manufacturing processes and compiles selected papers from prominent researchers. It provides an overview of emerging technologies like: Advanced manufacturing processes, including mechanical, chemical and thermal processes, rapid manufacturing/ casting/tooling, advanced casting, forming and moulding processes at all scales and manufacturing process monitoring, control and automation.

Manufacturing Science and Technology III

Edited by: R. Sivakumar

Online since: December 2012

Description: The collection includes selected, peer-reviewed papers from the 2012 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2012) held August 18-19, 2012 in New Delhi, India.
The 377 peer reviewed papers are grouped into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Optimization and Сomputational Techniques in Materials and Manufacturing,
Chapter 2: Development of Novel Materials and their Characterization,
Chapter 3: Advances in Welding Technology,
Chapter 4: Advances in Tool-Chip Technology, Machining and Surface Roughness,
Chapter 5: Advances in Various Manufacturing Processes and Technology,
Chapter 6: Product and Material Development, Design and Processing,
Chapter 7: Analysis, Modelling and Simulation Techniques in Manufacturing Processes,
Chapter 8: Materials Science and Technology,
Chapter 9: Nanotechnology and Nanocomposites in Manufacturing,
Chapter 10: Energy, Green Materials and Technologies, Engines, Wind and Hybrid Power Systems,
Chapter 11: Manufacturing and Processing of Reinforced and Metal Matrix Composites,
Chapter 12: Inspection and Control Systems, Testing, Instrumentation and Measurement,
Chapter 13: Materials Thermal Effects and Thermal Systems in Manufacturing,
Chapter 14: Researches in Environmental, Geology Science and Sustainable Systems,
Chapter 15: Advances in Research of Biotechnology,
Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Topics.

Key Engineering Materials II

Edited by: Wu Fan

Online since: March 2012

Description: These are the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM 2012), held on 26-28th February 2012 in Singapore. The objective was to provide a forum for the discussion of new developments, recent progress and innovations in the field of key engineering materials. All aspects of design methodology were addressed and emphasis was placed on current and future challenges to research and development in both academia and industry.

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology I

Edited by: Dunwen Zuo, Chuanzhen Huang, Ming Chen, Jun Li and Guo Hun

Online since: January 2012

Description: The present volume comprises peer-reviewed papers covering engineering/product/industrial design, manufacture and production, engineering materials, CAD/CAM/CAE, robotics, automation and control, sustainable technology , environment-friendly design and manufacture, web/internet technologies, artificial intelligence and smart computing in design and manufacture, enterprise management and other related topics. The content will be of great interest to production and research engineers, research students and academics.