OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Understanding the properties of bronze-bonded diamond grinding wheels on process behaviour	125
On-the-fly bare die bonding based on laser induced forward transfer (LIFT)	86
One-shot acquisition of intermediate feature values for in-process parameter exploration in PBF-LB of ultrafine porous metallic structure	62
A novel deep generative model based on imaginal thinking for automating design	58
Faster than real-time path-sensitive temperature modeling of wire-arc additive manufacturing by a data-driven finite volume method	58
Flexible single-step fabrication of programmable 3D nanostructures by pulse-modulated local anodic oxidation	33
Surface integrity and superelastic response of additively manufactured Nitinol after heat treatment and finish machining	32
Virtual vibration absorber for active forced vibration reduction	32
Biologicalisation in manufacturing – Current state and future trends	32
Automated identification of joints dynamic parameters in moving industrial robots for milling applications	30
Design and control of flexible handling systems based on mobile cooperative multi-robot-systems	30
Machining SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How do different matrix materials affect the cutting performance?	28
Characterization of generic interactive digital twin for increased agility in forming	28
Straight roll formed profiles through partial rolling	28
Improvement of surface quality in simultaneous machining of multiple workpieces on a single machine	28
Metrologically interpretable feature extraction for industrial machine vision using generative deep learning	27
Chatter stability of thin-walled part machining using special end mills	25
Sensor and actuator integrated tooling systems	25
Improving machining characteristics of electrical discharge machining by superimposing impulse current	24
A novel superplastic dieless drawing using fracture phenomenon for fabrication of metal tubular microneedles	23
A novel quality inspection method for aerosol jet printed sensors through infrared imaging and machine learning	22
Simultaneous design of reconfigurable manufacturing systems and their production plans using hierarchical reinforcement learning	22
Design framework for managing the life cycle of Kinematic Digital Twins	21
Fabrication of cell orientation control surface on Co–Cr alloy by polycrystalline diamond micromilling	21
Modeling of process-induced geometrical deviation in broaching for fir-tree slots	20

In situ observation of the interface between a roll and a sheet in flat rolling process	20
Solving sustainable aggregate production planning with model predictive control	20
A unified approach to traverse dressing with radiused diamond tools	20
Polishing pad design for uniform removal distributions in double-sided polishing	18
Forming of ultra-thin titanium sheets with intermediate electropulsing treatment	18
Integrated metrology for advanced manufacturing	17
Using 2D CT images to directly design and print 3D parametric porous medical models	17
Multibody dynamic modeling of five-axis machine tool vibrations and controller	16
Improvement of instrumented indentation test accuracy by data augmentation with electrical contact resistance	16
What happens at the interface between tool and workpiece with extremely expanded surface during cold forging	16
Dynamic characterization and control of a back-support exoskeleton 3D-printed cycloidal actuator	16
Feedforward compensation of the pose-dependent vibration of a silicon wafer handling robot	16
Tool segment repositioning minimization for bending operations	16
AFP tool path planning for manufacture of variable stiffness composites	16
Experiment and smooth particle hydrodynamic modeling of single-grain diamond scribing of silicon carbide fiber reinforced silicon carbide (SiCf/SiC)	15
A real-time augmented reality system to see through forklift components	15
Understanding biomanufacturing of soy-based scaffolds for cell-cultured meat by vat polymerization	14
Removal mechanism of diamond/Al composites in blasting erosion arc machining	14
Fundamental tribological effects in lubricated cutting processes	14
Surface reconstruction of sapphire at the atomic scale via chemical-physical tuning of atmospheric plasma	14
Measurability of quality characteristics identified in latent spaces of Generative AI Models	14
Hot extrusion of aluminium-polymer profiles with axially-graded cross-sections	14
Thermal displacement reduction based on heat transfer characteristics under environmental temperature changes	14
In-situ measurement of thickness distribution of fluid at the interface of tool and workpiece via fluorescence	13
An investigation into the grindability of additively manufactured 42CrMo4 steel	13
Machine learning guided adaptive laser power control in selective laser melting for pore reduction	13
Effect of ageing on machining performance of grey cast iron and its compensation by cutting speed management	13
Novel kinematic model of articulated arm coordinate measuring machine with angular position measurement errors of rotary axes	13
Robot polishing control with an active end effector based on macro-micro mechanism and the extended Preston's law	13
Evaluation of geometric tolerances using strain energy density	13
Digital twin based accuracy compensation	13
Corrigendum to ‘A stepwise approach for determining absolute environmental sustainability targets for an electric vehicle battery’ [CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology 73 (2024)1-4]	13
Grinding of composite materials	13
Ultrafast and large-gap microwelding of glass substrates by selective absorption of continuous-wave laser into transiently excited electrons	12
Hybrid tool combining stiff and elastic grinding	12
Characterization of sheet metal components by using an upsetting test with miniaturized cylindrical specimen	12
Compliant polishing of thin-walled freeform workpiece	12
A novel approach to robotic grinding guaranteeing profile accuracy using rigid-flexible coupling force control for free-formed surfaces	12
Precision optimized process design for highly repeatable handling with articulated industrial robots	12
Exploratory investigation of chip formation and surface integrity in ultra-high-speed gear hobbing	12
Exploring the intersection of biology and design for product innovations	11
The implication and evaluation of geometrical imperfections on manufactured surfaces	11
Implementing circular economy activities in manufacturing for environmental sustainability	11
Transferability of compliance error compensation parameters in articulated robots	11
A competence-based planning methodology for optimizing human resource allocation in industrial maintenance	11
Laser-induced fabrication of doped-graphene based on collagen for bone tissue engineering scaffold applications	11
Engineered grinding tools reimplemented by precise sharpening: A case study on an ultrahard ceramic matrix composite (CMC)	11
Traceability and uncertainty of defects automated measurements by CNN-powered Machine Vision Systems	11
Robust control of maximum photolithography overlay error in a pattern layer	11
Surface integrity in high-speed grinding of Al6061T6 alloy	10

Sub-surface sinking effect of reinforcement particle in laser assisted machining of metal matrix composites	10
An upset geometry sequence for determining the formability limits in bulk forming	10
Reduction of planning efforts for decision making under uncertainty in global production network design	10
Novel additively manufactured bio-inspired 3D structures for impact energy damping	10
Dual-perspective capacity planning in interconnected multi-product production networks using stochastic optimisation	10
Factory layout planning using quantum annealing	10
Pre-programing the glass transition temperature and transformation strain of shape memory polymers in fused deposition modeling process	10
Progressive damage induced degradation of mechanical properties in the hole surfaces during drilling processes of CFRP	10
Dynamic compliance attenuation in ball screw drives through model-based active damping of multiple vibration modes	10
Understanding the gear surface enhancement by hard-hobbing via ferritic-martensitic grain analysis	10
Predicting temperature evolution in CO2 jets by background oriented schlieren method for applications in cryogenic-assisted machining	10
Crackless femtosecond laser percussion drilling of SiC by suppressing shock wave magnitude	10
Bio-inspired non-assembly joints: Design, fabrication and wear performance	10
Wire EDM roughing and Wire ECM finishing of 316L stainless steel on a single platform–An investigation of the combined strategy on surface quality and precision	10
An advanced dual APF-based controller for efficient simultaneous collision and singularity avoidance for human-robot collaborative assembly processes	9
RETRACTED: Effect of a variable laser beam profile system on productivity and surface quality of 316L stainless steel parts produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion	9
Direct-laser-conversion of Kevlar textile to laser-induced-graphene for realizing fast and flexible fabric strain sensors	9
Severe plastic deformation by Constrained Backward Flowforming	9
Ultra precision analytical toolpath calculation for aspherical mirror surface machining	9
Process parameter and logic extraction for complex manufacturing job shops leveraging network analytics and Digital Twin modelling techniques	9
Laser powder bed fusion of planar bi-metallic thermally auxetic lattice structures	9
Human-centric integrated safety and quality assurance in collaborative robotic manufacturing systems	9
High-speed X-ray study of process dynamics caused by surface features during continuous-wave laser polishing	9
A hand-interaction model for augmented reality enhanced human-robot collaboration	9
Rotary dressing model for grinding wheel active surface prediction	9
Oxidation mechanism of 4H-SiC in slurry-less ECMP with weak alkaline electrolyte	9
“L-stock method” – High-efficiency high-chatter-stability high-precision thin-wall milling strategy with aggressive use of plunge milling	9
Human-centric manufacturing for human-system coevolution in Industry 5.0	8
Improved performance and surface integrity in finish machining of Inconel 718 with electrically charged tungsten disulphide MQL	8
Turning characteristics of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V with high-pressure cutting fluid	8
Flip-validated milling process in hardware-in-the-loop environment	8
Machining stability improvement in LPBF printed components through stiffening by crystallographic texture control	8
Cryo-FIB machining of group III-V semiconductors suppresses surface nanodroplets	8
Measurement of diameter of sub-micrometer fiber based on analysis of scattered light intensity distribution under standing wave illumination	8
Development of a process signature for electrical discharge machining	8
A new internal surface polishing method for sub-millimeter slender tube with varying diameters	8
Flexure-based torque and thrust force drilling dynamometer with Hall effect sensor displacement measurement	8
Complementary learning-team machines to enlighten and exploit human expertise	8
Ultrasonic vibration-assisted machining of invar 36 alloy manufactured by wire arc additive manufacturing	8
Investigation on influence of thermal history on quality of workpiece created by directed energy deposition	8
Economic valuation of flexibility in production capacity using real options valuation	8
Changes in edge shape during silicon wafer polishing: Roll-off and roll-up formation	8
Ontology-integrated tuning of large language model for intelligent maintenance	8
Automated vision-based inspection of mould and part quality in soft tooling injection moulding using imaging and deep learning	7
Effect of single-grit wear on surface integrity of hardened stainless steel in dry grinding	7
Inclusive manufacturing: A contribution to assembly processes with human-machine reciprocal learning	7
Corrigendum to ‘Improving machining characteristics of electrical discharge machining by superimposing impulse current’ [CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology 73 (2024) 113-116]	7
Advances in the metrological traceability and performance of X-ray computed tomography	7
Advanced double-flush riveting for multistage forming tools	7
The measurand in ISO GPS verification	7
Neural rendering-enabled 3D modeling for rapid digitization of in-service products	7
Potentials and technical implications of tag based and AI enabled optical real-time location systems (RTLS) for manufacturing use cases	7
Generative AI for automated task modelling and task allocation in human robot collaborative applications	7