Patent Selections

This special issue welcomes original high-quality research papers in the areas of traditional and advanced Micromanufacturing Science and Technology. To name some of the areas but not limited to, are as follows: Micromachining, Nanofinishing, Microjoining, Microforming, Microforging, Microcasting, Additive microfabrication, High aspect ratio fabrication, Lithography, LIGA, Micro- / nano-metrology, Micro ...read more

The development and manufacture of micro/nanostructures on optoelectronic materials and protection layers to provide a range of capabilities have been made possible by bio-inspiration and advancements in nanomanufacturing methods. These designed surfaces may be employed in both conventional rigid structures and the new flexible variants in numerous optoelectronic devices, including ...read more

This special issue explores the transformative impact of data-driven optimization in the aerospace sector and manufacturing process, where complex, multipurpose challenges arise. As manufacturing digitizes, modest and medium-sized businesses encounter issues such as lack of expertise, funding, and varied, opaque data formats. Machine learning and big data methodologies offer solutions ...read more

Predictive maintenance, supported by digital twins, enhances industry profitability, safety, and sustainability. Digital twins—accurate digital replicas of physical systems—provide real-time data for predicting asset wear and ensuring efficient maintenance. Integrating IoT enables seamless communication between digital and physical systems, enhancing predictive capabilities. Digital twins aid in preventing service erosion and ...read more