The conference invites papers from faculties, students, scientists, researchers and industry professionals to present the results of their research and development in the broad category of machines and mechanisms. Papers must report original academic or industrial research in any of the following topics with direct or possible industrial application to machines and mechanisms.

Conference Tracks

TRACK 1: Design of Machines and Mechanisms

  • Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
  • Engineering Design
  • Dynamic Systems and Control
  • Condition/Health Monitoring
  • Product Design and Development
  • Multi-body Dynamics
  • Micro-Machines
  • MEMS and NEMS
  • Fatigue
  • Fracture and Failure Analysis
  • Robotics and Mechatronics
  • Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics
  • Biomimetics, Mining Machinery
  • Tribology and Surface Engineering
  • Textile Technology
  • Mechanisms & Innovation in Rural Technology
  • Product Design

TRACK 2: Manufacturing Sciences

  • Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping
  • Micro/Nano Manufacturing
  • Composite Materials
  • Advanced Manufacturing Processes
  • Manufacturing systems
  • Advances in Welding/Casting/Forming Processes
  • Conventional/Unconventional Machining
  • Non-destructive Testing
  • Design and Analysis of Experiments
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Lean Manufacturing

TRACK 3: Industrial Problems

  • Lubrication
  • Tribology
  • Aerospace Technology and Aeroacoustics
  • Automotive Engineering, Engine Technology
  • Thermo-Fluid Problems of Machines
  • Reliability Engineering/Quality Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering

The papers will not be restricted to the above-mentioned areas, however, should be relevant to the broad area of machines and mechanisms.