Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Ajay Kumar, Parveen Kumar, J. Paulo Davim
- Language: English
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Advancements in manufacturing significantly shape industrial services and products, influencing societal improvement. The dynamic manufacturing process, involving resources, capital, people, machines, and information, rapidly evolves with technological progress, impacting industries. To meet market demands and enhance global competitiveness, industries focus on integrating resources efficiently. This involves adopting emerging trends and advanced strategies that optimise industrial systems, providing diverse options and improving global green production.
Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies is organised into two sections covering various aspects of manufacturing technologies. The first section reviews methods and strategies such as the Digital Era of Manufacturing Science, eco-mechatronics, and Human-Machine Interaction. The second section explores advanced tracks like machining, joining, casting, and inspection techniques. Aimed at researchers, academics, students and professionals, the book compiles original research and applications, offering logical and analytical solutions to manufacturing challenges. It serves as a comprehensive update on the state-of-the-art in manufacturing, fostering further research and innovation.
Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies is organised into two sections covering various aspects of manufacturing technologies. The first section reviews methods and strategies such as the Digital Era of Manufacturing Science, eco-mechatronics, and Human-Machine Interaction. The second section explores advanced tracks like machining, joining, casting, and inspection techniques. Aimed at researchers, academics, students and professionals, the book compiles original research and applications, offering logical and analytical solutions to manufacturing challenges. It serves as a comprehensive update on the state-of-the-art in manufacturing, fostering further research and innovation.
- Integrates numerical, experimental, and computational methods across various manufacturing processes
- Explores concepts from mechanical, production, and industrial engineering, providing a holistic view of the manufacturing field
- Offers a detailed guide on modeling and optimising diverse manufacturing methods, including emerging trends such as Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, robotics, and more
- Addresses key topics like Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing, Cellular Manufacturing, and advancements in machining, joining, forming, powder metallurgy, casting, and moulding science, backed by original theoretical, experimental, and modeling results
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Section I. Evolving Trends in Manufacturing Technologies
1. Evolution of Manufacturing Technologies from 1.0 to 4.0. A state-of-the-art Bibliometric Analysis
2. Digital Era of Manufacturing Science. Industry 4.0 perspectives
3. Optimization, simulation and Modeling Methods of Manufacturing Science
4. Role of Manufacturing Science in Product Life Cycle Management
5. Design of Manufacturing Facilities
6. Human Machine Interaction (HMI) in Manufacturing
7. Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing
8. Bio-Manufacturing
9. Cellular and Flexible Manufacturing
10. Additive manufacturing technologies. Trends and Developments
Section II. Advancements in Manufacturing Methods and Techniques
11. Advanced Machining Trends in Manufacturing Engineering
12. Emerging Material Forming Methods and Strategies
13. Joining Technologies. Advancements and Implications
14. Development in Casting Processes
15. Development in Moulding Methods
16. Powder Metallurgy. Fundamentals and Applications
17. Development in Surface Engineering of Fabricated Parts
18. Inspection Techniques in Manufacturing technology
19. Economics of Manufacturing Methods
20. Future Directions and Trends of Manufacturing Methods
1. Evolution of Manufacturing Technologies from 1.0 to 4.0. A state-of-the-art Bibliometric Analysis
2. Digital Era of Manufacturing Science. Industry 4.0 perspectives
3. Optimization, simulation and Modeling Methods of Manufacturing Science
4. Role of Manufacturing Science in Product Life Cycle Management
5. Design of Manufacturing Facilities
6. Human Machine Interaction (HMI) in Manufacturing
7. Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing
8. Bio-Manufacturing
9. Cellular and Flexible Manufacturing
10. Additive manufacturing technologies. Trends and Developments
Section II. Advancements in Manufacturing Methods and Techniques
11. Advanced Machining Trends in Manufacturing Engineering
12. Emerging Material Forming Methods and Strategies
13. Joining Technologies. Advancements and Implications
14. Development in Casting Processes
15. Development in Moulding Methods
16. Powder Metallurgy. Fundamentals and Applications
17. Development in Surface Engineering of Fabricated Parts
18. Inspection Techniques in Manufacturing technology
19. Economics of Manufacturing Methods
20. Future Directions and Trends of Manufacturing Methods
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Ajay Kumar
Ajay Kumar is a Professor (Research Track), Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Core Engineering, Faculty of Science, Technology & Architecture, Manipal University Jaipur.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor (Research Track), Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Core Engineering, Faculty of Science, Technology & Architecture, Manipal University Jaipur, IndiaPK
Parveen Kumar
Parveen Kumar is a Skill Instructor, Skill Department of Automotive Studies, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal, Haryana
Affiliations and expertise
Skill Instructor, Skill Department of Automotive Studies, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal, Haryana, IndiaJD
J. Paulo Davim
Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal