In precision machining processes, major problems can be related to the conditions of the cutting tools. Online Tool Condition Monitoring (TCM) is henc...

Direct laser sintering of metals, as one of the important trends in Rapid Prototyping (RP) technologies, is discussed in this paper. A high-temperatur...

On the basis of high-speed milling experiments of hardened steel, two technical problems associated with micro-end-mill tools have been investigated i...

Handling constraints is a common challenge to all optimisation methods. To no exception is the planning and optimisation of manufacturing processes th...

Photovoltaic solar-energy can be a solution, if efficiently used, for providing electrification, water pumping and communications in inaccessible regi...