Recent progress and challenges of key technologies in robotic assembly
January 2026
How to substitute the human operator with a robot in various assembly tasks has to be taken into full consideration in intelligent manufacturing. Autonomous robotic assembly not only brings with high...
Advanced forming technologies for integrated metal components with extreme size and structure: State-of-the-art and perspectives
January 2026
In aerospace, nuclear power, and new energy vehicles industries, utilizing integrated metal components with extreme sizes and/or structures is crucial for achieving significant weight-saving, performance-improvement,...
Autonomous Driving Scenario Generation Based on Neural Radiance Fields or 3D Gaussian Splatting: State-of-the-Art Investigations, Reviews, and Perspectives
Available online 30 September 2025
Reconstruction of autonomous driving scenarios plays a pivotal role in vehicle testing. In recent years, approaches based on Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) and 3D Gaussian Splatting (3D GS) have opened...
A Comprehensive Review on Passive RFID Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring: Developments, Challenges, and Opportunities
Available online 14 October 2025
In this paper, a detailed review of passive RFID sensors for structural health monitoring applications, i.e., crack quantification, strain deformation, and corrosion detection for metallic materials,...
Design and mechanical characterization of discretely assembled mechanical metamaterials for macroscale applications
January 2026
Manufacturing large-scale mechanical metamaterials (MMs) is extremely challenging owing to the limitations of machining technology and equipment. This study proposes a family of discretely assembled...
Statistical and experimental study of effects of process parameters on Ti-6Al-4V coaxial wire-feed laser cladding
January 2026
Three-beam wire-feed laser cladding, which generates a uniform energy distribution with a wire vertically fed into the molten pool, is a promising additive manufacturing technology. In this study, an...
Modeling and simulation research on the semi elliptical grinding area and temperature field of rail abrasive belt grinding
January 2026
During the process of rail grinding, the local high temperature generated in the grinding contact area can affect the physical properties of the rail, thereby affecting its service performance. Therefore,...
Effect of alloying elements on the characteristics of metallic biodegradable materials: A review
January 2026
Biomedical applications necessitate natural or synthetic biomaterials that can maintain, improve, or even replace damaged tissue or a biological function, facilitating healing for people who have suffered...
Integrated topology optimization method for crashworthiness of metal-FRP hybrid thin-walled tubes: A review and analysis
January 2026
Based on the demands for crashworthiness and lightweight in the passive safety of transportation vehicles, metal-fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) hybrid thin-walled tubes (MFHTWTs) integrate the toughness,...
Simulation and experimental study on grinding force and subsurface deformation of FeCoCrNi high entropy alloy
January 2026
High entropy alloy attracts widespread attention due to its excellent mechanical properties. It becomes a new type of alloy material with high application potential, but the grinding performance of...
Dynamic behavior of track (rack)-bridge system under running vehicle and temperature load in rack railway
January 2026
Significant diurnal temperature variations in mountainous rack railways cause stiffness mismatches between the rack structure and simply supported bridges, leading to critical failures like bolt loosening...
Lubrication performance and mechanisms of ZIF-8@PDA as water-based lubricant additives
January 2026
As environmental awareness, waste minimization and conscious living gain widespread attention, endeavors have been dedicated to acquiring new water-based (WB) lubricants for green manufacturing. Zeolitic...
Arapaima-inspired NiTi bionic lattice structures with excellent energy absorption and splendid recoverability fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
January 2026
Bionic lattice structures with high-energy absorption and compression reversibility play crucial roles in aerospace and other engineering applications. However, the realization of these functions depends...
Optimization method of milling feed rate for complex tool path trajectories based on a constant cutting force prediction model
January 2026
Using a constant feed rate in the complex tool path machining can easily cause sudden changes in cutting force load and fluctuations, reducing the machining efficiency and machining surface quality....
Parameter identification method of multi-particle model for lithium-ion batteries
January 2026
Electrochemical models, characterized by high fidelity and physical interpretability, have been applied in various fields such as fast charging, battery state estimation, and battery material design....
A precise identification-based mode decomposition and its application in mechanical fault diagnosis
January 2026
Current improved Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) methods enhance the accurate identification of peak and valley points in mechanical signals through noise-assisted filtering techniques, thereby improving...
Structured laser vision-based measurement of GTA-weld pool
January 2026
The current study of weld pool fluid dynamics in arc welding focuses on the numerical model establishment and simulation, and the x-ray combined with particle trace imaging observations, there is no...
Lithium-ion Battery Simulation Optimization and Lifetime Prediction
Available online 1 October 2025
The rapid development of battery technologies necessitates substantial time and effort to conduct experiments and obtain cell characteristics. To address this challenge, this paper develops an electrochemical-thermal...
Fully flexible wearable pouch pneumatic artificial muscle based on asymmetric expansion
January 2026
Pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM) is the core actuating component in wearable devices and soft robots. It typically incorporates rigid elements to enhance actuation performance, leading to reduced wear...
Kinodynamic Motion Planning for Legged Mobile Manipulator with Large Object's Dynamics
Available online 3 October 2025
The extension of traditional manipulators' workspace through mobile platforms has broadened the spectrum of potential robotic applications. Legged mobile manipulators, in particular, have garnered increasing...
Optimization, Design and Experiment of Knee Joint Mechanism for Hydraulic Bipedal Robot
Available online 4 October 2025
Hydraulically actuated bipedal robots offer good dynamic locomotion capabilities but face critical challenges in knee joint design, requiring a careful balance between torque output, load-bearing capacity,...
Fabrication and formation mechanism of polymer microgroove wicks by hot-pressing
January 2026
Flexible electronics necessitate vapor chambers with flexibility and high thermal conductivity. Polymer materials are suitable for fabricating flexible vapor chambers due to their flexibility, lightweight,...
Mechanical-thermal coupling model and fatigue life analysis of axle-box bearings of high-speed train
January 2026
The axle box bearings of high-speed trains often operate in extremely harsh environments, bearing loads from different directions. Long-term operation and frequent changes in working conditions can...
Online monitoring system of preloads for multiple bolted joints in wind turbines
January 2026
Bolted joints are critical components in wind turbine structures, particularly at the interface between the hub and pitch bearings. Loosening or failure of these joints can lead to bolt fatigue fractures,...
Optimal design of a novel dual-axis parallel solar tracker
January 2026
Being renewable and readily available, solar energy has gained significant attention in addressing the global energy crisis and climate change. The efficiency of solar-energy harvesting using a concentrator...