Author Description

The present volumes contain comprehensive up-to-date and cutting-edge world-wide research results on manufacturing science and engineering, focusing on Advanced Manufacturing Technology. The 672 peer-reviewed papers are grouped into 21 chapters: Surface Engineering/Coatings; Modelling, Analysis and Simulation of Manufacturing Processes; Materials Forming; Materials Machining; Welding & Joining; Material Design of Computer Aided Manufacture; Microwave Processing of Materials; Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications; CAM/CAE; High-Speed/Precision Machining and Inspection Technology; Micro-Machining Technology; Laser Processing Technology; Bionic Mechanisms and Bio-Manufacturing; Virtual Manufacturing and Network Manufacturing; Remanufacturing Engineering; Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies; Digital Manufacture and Management; Quality Monitoring and Control of the Manufacturing Process; System Analysis and Industrial Engineering; Production and Operation Management; Green Supply Chain.