20th ISTANBUL International Conference on Advances in “Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering”: IAMME-26

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

This area focuses on the "digitalization" of the factory floor.

• Digital Twins: Creating virtual replicas of physical assets to simulate performance and predict failures.

• Industrial IoT (IIoT): Sensor networks for real-time machine telemetry and environmental monitoring.

• Predictive Maintenance: Using AI to forecast equipment failure, reducing downtime by up to 70%.

• Edge Computing: Processing data locally on machines to reduce latency in safety-critical loops.

• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS): Seamless integration between computational algorithms and physical components.

2. Advanced Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Moving beyond prototyping into full-scale production of complex parts.

• Metal Additive Manufacturing: Techniques like Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM).

• 4D Printing: Materials that change shape or properties over time in response to external stimuli (heat, light, water).

• Hybrid Manufacturing: Combining additive processes with traditional CNC machining in a single setup.

• Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM): 3D printing for construction and large aerospace structures.

• Micro/Nano-AM: High-precision printing at the molecular level for electronics and medical implants.

3. Robotics & Autonomous Systems

The focus has shifted from "caged" industrial robots to collaborative and intelligent machines.

• Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Robots designed to work safely alongside human operators without safety barriers.

• Soft Robotics: Using flexible, bio-inspired materials for delicate handling in food or medical industries.

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): Self-navigating robots for warehouse logistics and material handling.

• AI-Driven Swarm Robotics: Multiple robots coordinating to perform complex assembly tasks.

• Haptic Feedback Systems: Advanced sensors that allow robots to "feel" textures and grip strength.

4. AI-Augmented Design & Simulation

Engineering software is no longer just a drawing tool; it is now a design partner.

• Generative Design: AI software that "grows" optimized shapes based on weight and stress constraints.

• Topology Optimization: Removing unnecessary material from a part while maintaining structural integrity.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Advanced simulation of airflow for EVs and aerospace efficiency.

• Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR/AR): Using "Digital Doppelgangers" for remote maintenance and immersive design reviews.

• Multiphysics Simulation: Simultaneous analysis of heat, stress, and fluid dynamics in a single model.

5. Sustainable & Green Engineering

Driven by "Net-Zero" goals, this is the fastest-growing sector in mechanical research.

• Circular Economy Manufacturing: Designing products for 100% recyclability and disassembly.

• Green Hydrogen Powertrains: Mechanical systems for hydrogen storage and fuel cell propulsion.

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure: Advanced battery thermal management systems and high-efficiency motors.

• Carbon Capture Technologies: Mechanical systems designed to scrub $CO_2$ directly from industrial exhaust.

• Self-Healing Materials: Polymers and metals that can repair micro-cracks autonomously, extending product life.

6. Materials Science & Nanotechnology

The development of "Super-Materials" with tailored properties.

• Nanocomposites: Integrating carbon nanotubes or graphene to create ultra-lightweight, high-strength parts.

• Metamaterials: Artificially engineered structures with properties not found in nature (e.g., negative refractive index).

• High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs): Metals designed for extreme environments like jet engines or nuclear reactors.

• Bio-inspired Materials: Mimicking natural structures (like bone or nacre) for superior impact resistance.