Call for Papers

Papers describing original work are invited in any of the areas listed below. Acceptance will be based on relevance, contribution and originality.  There will be both oral and poster sessions. Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exclusive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them.

Track 1: Intelligent Manufacturing Systems & Paradigms

  • Advanced Manufacturing Paradigms (Flexible, Reconfigurable, Lean, Agile, and Cloud Manufacturing)

  • Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Production Systems

  • Smart Factories and Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems

  • Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing Systems

Track 2: Industrial AI, Data & Intelligence

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Manufacturing

  • Industrial Big Data Analytics, Mining, and Visualization

  • Cognitive Automation and Intelligent Decision Support Systems

  • Predictive Maintenance and Prognostics Health Management

Track 3: Robotics, Automation & Control

  • Industrial Robotics, Collaborative Robots (Cobots), and Mobile Agents

  • Adaptive and Cognitive Process Control

  • Sensor Fusion, Machine Vision, and Intelligent Inspection

  • Human-Robot Collaboration and Human-Centric Automation

Track 4: IoT, Connectivity & Digital Platforms

  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Architectures and Platforms

  • 5G/6G and Edge Computing for Smart Manufacturing

  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Operations Management

  • Cybersecurity and Trust in Industrial Networks

Track 5: Product Design & Lifecycle Engineering

  • Smart and Generative Product Design

  • Design for X (Manufacturability, Assembly, Sustainability, etc.)

  • Integrated Product and Production Development

  • Product-Service Systems and Lifecycle Management

Track 6: Production Planning & Supply Chain Optimization

  • Smart Production Planning, Scheduling, and Control

  • Dynamic Capacity Planning and Real-Time Optimization

  • Green, Lean, and Agile Supply Chains

  • Circular Economy and Reverse Logistics

Track 7: Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Technologies

  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Hybrid Processes

  • Precision, Micro-, and Nano-Manufacturing

  • Smart Machining and Adaptive Process Optimization

  • Biomanufacturing and Medical Device Production

Track 8: Modeling, Simulation & Human Factors

  • Discrete-Event and Agent-Based Simulation for Manufacturing

  • Virtual Commissioning and Digital Prototyping

  • Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Operator 4.0

  • Workforce Training and Knowledge Management for Industry 4.0