Recent Advances in Smart Design and Manufacturing Technology (Hardcover)

Hardcover. This Special Issue collects eight peer-reviewed papers showcasing recent developments in design and manufacturing technologies, with a particular focus on the integration of advanced materials, process innovation, human-centered design, and digitalization. The contributions reflect how modern manufacturing is increasingly multidisciplinary, merging design, production, and system intelligence. The main topics covered include the following: Four-dimensional printing and smart structures, introducing self-folding mechanisms enabled by pre-stressed materials;Optimization of additive and hybrid processes, including parameter tuning for FFF with PVA supports and design strategies for directed energy deposition;Precision machining studies applied to aerospace alloys, analyzing hole quality and tool wear;Human-centric manufacturing, with on-field ergonomics assessment and human-error analysis in collaborative robotics;IoT-based monitoring and scheduling optimization for flexible manufacturing systems, improving responsiveness and reliability. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…