30th ROME International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing & System Optimization: RAMSO-26

Call for papers/Topics

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

Core Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

These topics focus on the "how" of production—the physical processes and materials used to create products.

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

  • Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition

  • Generative Design for Topology Optimization

  • Post-Processing and Surface Finishing

• Subtractive and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • High-Precision Multi-Axis CNC Machining

  • Micro and Nano-Machining

  • Integration of Additive and Subtractive Workcells

• Advanced Materials Engineering

  • Smart Materials and Shape Memory Alloys

  • High-Performance Composites and Polymers

  • Nanomaterials and Meta-Materials

Intelligent Automation & Robotics

This area bridges the gap between static machinery and autonomous production environments.

• Industrial Robotics

  • Collaborative Robots (Cobots) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

  • Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for Logistics

  • Swarm Robotics in Assembly Lines

• Sensing and Perception

  • Computer Vision for Quality Inspection

  • Tactile Sensing and Force Control

  • Sensor Fusion for Real-Time Monitoring

System Optimization & Operations Research

These topics involve the mathematical modeling and strategic planning required to make a system efficient.

• Production Planning and Control

  • Advanced Scheduling Algorithms (Heuristics and Meta-heuristics)

  • Inventory Management and Just-In-Time (JIT) Logic

  • Line Balancing and Bottleneck Analysis

• Stochastic Modeling and Simulation

  • Discrete Event Simulation (DES)

  • Monte Carlo Methods for Risk Assessment

  • Agent-Based Modeling of Factory Floors

• Supply Chain Optimization

  • Global Logistics and Distribution Networks

  • Resilience and Risk Mitigation Strategies

  • Circular Economy and Reverse Logistics

The Digital Thread & Industry 4.0

These interrelated topics provide the "digital glue" that connects manufacturing hardware to optimization software.

• Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

  • Real-Time Data Synchronization

  • Virtual Commissioning of Production Lines

  • Predictive Maintenance and Prognostics

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

  • Edge and Cloud Computing Architecture

  • Data Acquisition and Protocol Standardization (OPC UA, MQTT)

  • Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Systems

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Reinforcement Learning for Process Control

  • Deep Learning for Defect Detection

  • Prescriptive Analytics for Resource Allocation

Sustainability and Human Factors

Modern optimization must account for environmental impact and the human element within the system.

• Sustainable Manufacturing

  • Energy Consumption Optimization

  • Waste Reduction and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  • Green Additive Manufacturing

• Human-Centric Systems (Industry 5.0)

  • Ergonomics and Workstation Design

  • Augmented Reality (AR) for Worker Training

  • Cognitive Load Management in Automated Environments