Design and meshing characteristics analysis of a harmonic drive three-dimensional tooth profile based on addendum modification
December 2026
Existing research on harmonic drive gears mainly focuses on two-dimensional tooth profile design and simple modification along the tooth direction. Three-dimensional redesign of the tooth profile can...
Tooth profile modification and meshing characteristics for a novel precision movable tooth drive based on logarithmic spiral
December 2026
The logarithmic spiral movable tooth driver (LSMTD) is a new type of precision heavy-duty transmission, which is expected to solve the coexistence of high precision, strong overload and high-power density...
Theoretical and experimental research on two-dimensional piston dynamic flowmeter
December 2026
Dynamic flow signals and pressure signals can directly respond to the dynamic characteristics of the hydraulic system. This paper introduces a two-dimensional (2D) piston dynamic flowmeter that features...
Shipboard wire arc additive manufacturing under oscillatory conditions: Process analysis and forming characteristics
December 2026
The shipboard Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) provides the potential for the production and repair of critical components during offshore operations, enabling rapid, on-demand fabrication in...
Study on structure optimization of a load port-independent double-spool electro-hydraulic valve
December 2026
To improve the dynamic characteristics of an electro-hydraulic valve system with an independent double-valve core at the load port, this study derives the system state space equation of the main stage...
Improved steerable needle: Design, control, and validation
December 2026
Actively steerable needles have received increasing attention owing to their ability to reduce puncture deviations and enhance precision in minimally invasive procedures. However, the existing needle...
Advancements and theoretical foundations of cable-driven parallel robots: A comprehensive overview
December 2026
Parallel robotic mechanisms using cables instead of rigid limbs are termed cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs). Electric motors and pulley mechanisms actuate cables to provide motion for an end-effector...
A review of cyber-physical security for intelligent connected vehicles
December 2026
Intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) integrate advanced communication, sensing, and computing technologies to significantly enhance traffic efficiency, safety, and driving experience. However, its...
Testing through conflict: Cloud-coordinated closed-field testing for multi-agent continuous interaction scenarios
December 2026
Testing intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) in closed-field environments requires recreating dynamic and high-risk multi-agent interactions that closely reflect real-world driving conditions. Existing...
A novel tool path planning algorithm of denture grinding based on iso-planar method
December 2026
Dental restorations feature intricate surface contours, necessitating an effective path planning strategy of grinding tools to achieve precise outcomes. A novel tool path generation strategy based on...
Road surface status recognition and estimation: State-of-the-art review and research perspectives
December 2026
Accurate recognition and estimation of road state in real-time is an important prerequisite for vehicle driving safety, transient handling stability, ride comfort, and other performance. In order to...
Driving-style-augmented aggressiveness-aware decision making for autonomous vehicles
December 2026
To achieve safer and more efficient lane-change for autonomous vehicles, this study proposed a novel driving aggressiveness-aware decision-making method based on deep reinforcement learning with considering...
Reinforcement learning based on-ramp merging decision-making and control strategy for connected and automated vehicles in mixed traffic
December 2026
In the challenging context of mixed traffic environments, ensuring that connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) can make flexible merging decisions that balance optimality and computational efficiency...
Review on reliability technology for high-end CNC machine tools: Overview and prospect
December 2026
After several years of research on the reliability of CNC machine tools, many theories and technologies have been developed, which have improved the reliability level of economical CNC machine tools...
Improvement of mechanical and operational properties of PcBN utilizing TiN coated powders: Experimental evaluation and theoretical basement
December 2026
The paper discusses the results of the experimental investigation of the structure, mechanical properties and the performance of the new PcBN composites, obtained from cBN powders with TiN coating in...
Elastic-plastic nonlinear contact model for rough interfaces based on monotonically continuous contact pressure
December 2026
The contact pressure of an asperity is the fundamental parameter for constructing a single asperity contact model and analyzing the contact load and contact stiffness of the mechanical joint surfaces....
An improved FMECA method for CNC machine tools based on combined-variable weight and cloud model
December 2026
As core equipment in modern manufacturing, the reliability of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools directly impacts factory production efficiency and product quality. Failure mode, effects...
Carbon footprint estimation and carbon data validation in the manufacturing phase of electromechanical products
December 2026
The credibility of product carbon footprint estimates is closely related to the validity of carbon data, both of which are essential for sustainable industrial manufacturing. To address the challenges...
Machining mechanism in 2D large-amplitude ultrasonic vibration assisted milling of CF/PEEK composites
December 2026
To tackle the challenges of small torsional amplitude in longitudinal-torsional ultrasonic toolholders and the limited milling efficiency associated with the ER16 collet, a novel machining method that...
Global dynamical evolution and parameter sensitivity of a rub-impact rotor system with oil-film bearings
December 2026
The current research on the nonlinear evolution mechanisms of rub-impact rotor systems has predominantly focused on single-parameter variation analyses, with limited exploration of the system’s global...
Illumination-adaptive road surface detection system considering small target recognition
December 2026
Vision-based road surface detection plays a crucial role in ensuring the driving safety of autonomous vehicles. However, most existing methods primarily focus on daytime driving scenarios, with little...
Simulation and experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of wheel-rail contact for laser additive repaired rails using nickel-based powders
December 2026
To address the issues of unstable heat input and susceptibility to cracking in repair layers associated with existing severe rail damage repair techniques (e.g., welding repair), this study proposes...
Effects of windbreak gap characteristics on the operating safety of a high-speed train operating in crosswind conditions
December 2026
To optimize the cost-benefit tradeoff, high-speed trains are often operated on existing rail lines. Therefore, it is critical to understand the effects of different windbreak gaps on the operational...
Dynamic deformation behavior of wheel-shaped rubber for strain rate effect under external disturbances
December 2026
The key component in the belt grinding process—namely, the wheel-shaped rubber (better known as a rubber-bonded grinding wheel or control wheel)—exhibits unique self-adaptability. However, the contact...
NURBS-based optimization of roller bearing profiles for enhanced performance under angular misalignment
December 2026
Angular misalignment in roller bearings causes uneven contact pressure distribution, leading to reduced fatigue life and degraded performance. Existing roller profile designs, mostly based on logarithmic...