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<p><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Special Issue "Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technologies in Mechanical Field"</span></b></p>
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<p>Dear Colleagues,</p>
<p>A tremendous leap in industry has resulted from the introduction of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) in the 1950s. Applications of CAM technologies have made a huge impact on almost all industrial fields. As Industry 4.0 marches into the industrial sectors,
it is important to take a moment to consider CAM technologies and their role in the upcoming industrial revolution.</p>
<p>The purpose of this special issue “Computer-aided Manufacturing Technologies in Mechanical Field” is to address research work on recent innovations and applications of CAM technologies in mechanical field. Topics include, but are not limited to:</p>
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<li>Industrail Internet of Things (IIoT)</li><li>Intelligent CNC machining</li><li>Digital machining processes and systems</li><li>3D printing/Additive Manufacturing</li><li>Real time monitoring and control of manufacturing processes</li><li>Optimization of manufacturing processes/procedures</li><li>Automated Inspection</li><li>Artificial Intelligence/CAM integration</li><li>Data driven design for CAM</li><li>Optimal design for automated manufacturing/assembly</li><li>Automated feature recognition and machining</li><li>Virtual reality and CAM applications</li><li>Modern enterprise integration</li></ul>
<p>Prof. Dr. Emad Abouel Nasr<br>
Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ahmari<br>
Dr. Adham Ragab<br>
<em>Guest Editors</em></p>
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<li>CAM</li><li>IIoT</li><li>additive manufacturing</li><li>artificial intelligence</li><li>automated feature recognition</li></ul>
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