In the realm of orthopedic design, the convergence of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a revolutionary force, reshaping the landscape of implant development and production.

This book presents parts of the iM3F 2023 proceedings from the mechatronics as well as the intelligent manufacturing tracks. It highlights recent trends and key challenges in mechatronics as well as the advent of intelligent manufacturing …

The inability to produce 3D parts with high internal complexity and chip formation are significant disadvantages of machining processes. In contrast to machining, the wide range of materials and techniques of the additive manufacturing processes …

This article discusses how integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Industry 4.0 can promote sustainability and resilience in production systems. It addresses the lifecycle manufacturing concept, which aims to minimise waste and reduce the …

Majzlíková focuses on exploring the transformation of global value chains (GVCs) into more regional structures after the mid-2010s. Her research examines the jobs and value added that result from the final demand for manufacturing products in …

The rubber manufacturing operations section is an important section of our book, as it introduces you to the most common machines and technologies used in the manufacture of vibration control components. It should be noted here that the rubber …

The advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies has facilitated the design and fabrication of innovative and complicated structures or parts that cannot be fabricated with traditional subtractive manufacturing processes. To achieve the …

The expansion of additive manufacturing (AM) has led to an imbalance between supply and demand. As a result, e-platforms have emerged as an efficient means of coordinating the AM market. This work aims to review the primary references proposing …

From a Schumpeterian perspective, national economic growth depends on firms with growth capacity, while firms with growth capacity are defined as business entities capable of combining business skills and generating goods with added value. The …

The goal of this work was to create shape memory polymer blends for the additive manufacturing technology of fused filament fabrication. An iterative approach was taken to develop a binary blend of polycaprolactone (PCL) and thermoplastic urethane …

The main goal of this study is to develop zirconia-based pastes that are well-suited for the robocasting process, with the purpose of manufacturing dental prostheses. This study involved examination of the rheological properties of several …

In the dynamic field of composite manufacturing, there exist various critical areas of research that offer potential for future progress. The utilization of natural fiber-composites presents an opportunity for a more sustainable approach, with a …

It also presents augmented/virtual and mixed reality tools that can be used or have been tested in the manufacturing industry and for education and training purposes.

The diversity of manufacturing processes is staggering, and they contribute to various degrees of carbon emissions too, depending on the materials processed and the parameters of machine tools and equipment used. Most of the time, production …

This book covers timely topics in quality engineering, with a special focuses on issues relating to Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Based on peer-reviewed contributions to the 8th International Scientific-Technical Conference MANUFACTURING 2024, held on May …

It delves into the use of digital technologies like image processing, CAD, AI, and 3D printing in healthcare, emphasizing their role in customizing treatment and manufacturing medical products.