International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology

International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2023 that intends to provide its readers with swift and concrete information on the advancements in the field of machine systems. Editors recommend high-quality papers that are original and comprehensive and those that focus on the application of the work done. The journal also encourages review articles that cover all aspects of machine systems and manufacturing technology and that can have an immediate impact on ongoing research.

The journal welcomes original research articles, computational and experimental papers, systematic literature reviews, case studies, short communications, and invited editorials in the following thematic areas:

• Gear Design and Transmission Systems: gear design and optimization, spur and helical gears, gear measurement and quality assessment, gearbox design and weight reduction, tooth contact analysis, gear noise and vibration control, and advanced manufacturing of gears using DMLS and additive methods.
• Shaft and Bearing Systems: shaft design and fatigue analysis, bearing selection and sizing, rolling element bearing performance, lubrication and tribology in bearings, thermal analysis of bearing systems, coupled shaft-bearing dynamics, and computer-aided design (CAD) optimization for power transmission components.
• Mechanical Transmissions and Power Systems: power transmitting shafts and couplings, mechanical drive systems, fasteners, springs, brakes, and clutches, transmission efficiency and load analysis, mechanical advantage and speed reduction systems, and design for reliability and durability.
• Vibration Dynamics and Analysis: mechanical vibration theory and applications, ground vibration analysis, blast vibration and seismic effects, vibration control and isolation, dynamic coupling in mechanical systems, vibration testing and measurement, and analytical and finite element methods for vibration prediction.
• Tribology and Surface Engineering: friction and wear mechanisms, lubrication theory and practice, surface treatments and coatings, sliding and rolling contact mechanics, tribological testing methods, bearing and gear surface performance, and sustainability in tribological applications.
• Manufacturing Technologies and Processes: conventional and advanced machining, additive manufacturing (3D printing, direct metal deposition), laser cladding and surface modification, manufacturing process optimization, precision manufacturing, nanomaterial synthesis and fabrication, and industrial-scale manufacturing applications.
• Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing: CAD modeling and drafting, CAM programming and automation, design optimization using genetic algorithms, finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanical systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for thermal and fluid applications, and simulation-based design.
• Advanced Materials and Composites: composite material design and analysis, polymer and metal matrix composites, nanomaterials and nanocomposites, material characterization and testing, thermal and mechanical behavior prediction, and material selection for machine applications.
• Intelligent Manufacturing Systems: machine learning and artificial neural networks for process optimization, predictive modeling of manufacturing processes, artificial intelligence in design automation, data-driven optimization, and Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing.
• Thermal and Energy Systems: solar heating and electrical heating systems, thermal management and heat transfer in machines, photovoltaic systems and renewable energy, energy storage and batteries, thermal resistance analysis, and integrated energy systems in manufacturing.