OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology is 8. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Evolution and future of manufacturing systems	143
Closed-loop systems to circular economy: A pathway to environmental sustainability?	74
Process monitoring of machining	60
Structured and textured cutting tool surfaces for machining applications	56
Ultrafast laser manufacturing: from physics to industrial applications	54
Feature-based characterisation of surface topography and its application	50
Designing value-driven solutions: The evolution of industrial product-service systems	49
A visual reasoning-based approach for mutual-cognitive human-robot collaboration	46
Digital twin-enabled advance execution for human-robot collaborative assembly	43
Tool wear mechanisms of PcBN in machining Inconel 718: Analysis across multiple length scale	37
Graded structures by multi-material mixing in laser powder bed fusion	35
Grinding and fine finishing of future automotive powertrain components	31
Machinability exploration for high-entropy alloy FeCrCoMnNi by ultrasonic vibration-assisted diamond turning	31
A model-based Digital Twin to support responsive manufacturing systems	29
Novel sensor-based tool wear monitoring approach for seamless implementation in high speed milling applications	29
An intelligent agent-based architecture for resilient digital twins in manufacturing	28
Function block-based human-robot collaborative assembly driven by brainwaves	27
On the prediction of surface burn and its thickness in grinding processes	27
STL-free design and manufacturing paradigm for high-precision powder bed fusion	25
Micro-textured cutting tools: Phenomenological analysis and design recommendations	25
Advances in the metrological traceability and performance of X-ray computed tomography	25
3D bioprinting: Materials, processes, and applications	24
Material removal mechanism of multi-layer metal-film nanomilling	23
Water-based manufacturing of lithium ion battery for life cycle impact mitigation	22
Robot polishing control with an active end effector based on macro-micro mechanism and the extended Preston's law	22

Wood-based flexible graphene thermistor with an ultra-high sensitivity enabled by ultraviolet femtosecond laser pulses	22
Autonomously triggered model updates for self-learning thermal error compensation	21
The effects of liquid-CO2 cooling, MQL and cutting parameters on drilling performance	20
Advances in grinding tools and abrasives	20
Reducing corrosion of additive manufactured magnesium alloys by interlayer ultrasonic peening	19
Homogenization-based topology optimization integrated with elastically isotropic lattices for additive manufacturing of ultralight and ultrastiff structures	19
Uncertainty evaluation of small wear measurements on complex technological surfaces by machine vision-aided topographical methods	19
Noise and vibrations in machine tools	19
Grinding of composite materials	19
An agile production network enabled by reconfigurable manufacturing systems	19
Semi-Double-loop machine learning based CPS approach for predictive maintenance in manufacturing system based on machine status indications	19
Comprehensive analysis of the thermal impact and its depth effect in grinding	18
Closed-loop form error measurement and compensation for FTS freeform machining	18
Fatigue recognition in overhead assembly based on a soft robotic exosuit for worker assistance	18
On deformable object handling: Model-based motion planning for human-robot co-manipulation	18
Three-axial cutting force measurement in micro/nano-cutting by utilizing a fast tool servo with a smart tool holder	18
Knowledge graph with machine learning for product design	18
Digital image correlation analysis and modelling of the strain rate in metal cutting	17
Surface formation mechanism in waterjet guided laser cutting of a Ni-based superalloy	17
Effect of quasi-static motion on the dynamics and stability of robotic milling	17
Stress-oriented 3D printing path optimization based on image processing algorithms for reinforced load-bearing parts	17
A collaborative intelligence-based approach for handling human-robot collaboration uncertainties	17
Machining stability improvement in LPBF printed components through stiffening by crystallographic texture control	16
Novel six-axis robot kinematic model with axis-to-axis crosstalk	16
Forming of metal-based composite parts	16
Method for the application of deep reinforcement learning for optimised control of industrial energy supply systems by the example of a central cooling system	16
Sensor and actuator integrated tooling systems	16
Turning characteristics of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V with high-pressure cutting fluid	16
Receptance coupling substructure analysis and chatter frequency-informed machine learning for milling stability	16
Injection lap riveting	15
Surface integrity in high-speed grinding of Al6061T6 alloy	15
A hybrid post-processing method for improving the surface quality of additively manufactured metal parts	15
Nanometric cutting mechanism of silicon carbide	15
A novel direct drive electromagnetic XY nanopositioning stage	15
Simulation of metal forming – Visualization of invisible phenomena in the digital era	15
A novel methodology to characterize tool-chip contact in metal cutting using partially restricted contact length tools	14
Adaptive human-robot collaboration for robotic grinding of complex workpieces	14
Text mining for AI enhanced failure detection and availability optimization in production systems	14
Coevolution of digitalisation, organisations and Product Development Cycle	14
Explainable AI-infused ultrasonic inspection for internal defect detection	14
Effectiveness of different closed-loop control strategies for deep drawing on single-acting 3D Servo Presses	14
Daydreaming factories	14
Mechanical interfaces in machine tools	13
Robust and accurate prediction of thermal error of machining centers under operations with cutting fluid supply	13
Digital twins for cutting processes	13
Hyperspectral imaging and trim-cut visualization of laser cutting	13
Application of the Theory of Critical Distances to predict the effect of induced and process inherent defects for SLM Ti-6Al-4V in high cycle fatigue	13
A physical model and data-driven hybrid prediction method towards quality assurance for composite components	13
Vibration analysis and cutting simulation of structural nonlinearity for machine tool	12
Novel EDM deep hole drilling strategy using tubular electrode with orifice	12

Predictive topography model for shape adaptive grinding of metal matrix composites	12
Chatter stability of thin-walled part machining using special end mills	12
Engineered grinding tools reimplemented by precise sharpening: A case study on an ultrahard ceramic matrix composite (CMC)	12
Machine learning based track height prediction for complex tool paths in direct metal deposition	12
Accurate prediction of machining cycle times by data-driven modelling of NC system's interpolation dynamics	12
Tolerance allocation under behavioural simulation uncertainty of a multiphysical system	12
Active control of high frequency chatter with machine tool feed drives in turning	12
Reading functional requirements using machine learning-based language processing	12
Platform-based manufacturing	12
A toolpath-based layer construction method for designing & printing porous structure	11
Generative adversarial networks for tolerance analysis	11
An analytical model for the optimized design of micro-textured cutting tools	11
Electronic module assembly	11
Biologicalisation in manufacturing – Current state and future trends	11
High rising speed discharge current pulse for EDM generated by inductive boosting voltage circuit	11
Stress superposition in metal forming	11
Augmented semantic segmentation for the digitization of grinding tools based on deep learning	11
Novel additively manufactured bio-inspired 3D structures for impact energy damping	11
A 3D modeling strategy to predict efficiently cutting tool wear in longitudinal turning of AISI 1045 steel	11
Chip geometry and cutting force prediction in gear hobbing	11
Condition monitoring of ball screw feed drives using convolutional neural networks	11
Metrologically interpretable feature extraction for industrial machine vision using generative deep learning	11
Characterization and application of assistance systems in digital engineering	10
Surface smoothing and repairing of additively manufactured metal products by large-area electron beam irradiation	10
Integrated process-system modelling and control through graph neural network and reinforcement learning	10
Direct-laser-conversion of Kevlar textile to laser-induced-graphene for realizing fast and flexible fabric strain sensors	10
Laser texturing of Li-ion battery electrode current collectors for improved active layer interface adhesion	10
Active damping of chatter in the boring process via variable gain sliding mode control of a magnetorheological damper	10
Metal powder bed fusion in high gravity	10
A function-oriented surface reconstruction framework for reverse engineering	10
Three-dimensional modeling of gear skiving kinematics for comprehensive process design in practical applications	10
Modeling and simulation of surface generation in manufacturing	10
Characterization of surface properties of thin film composite (TFC) membranes under various loading conditions	10
Self-adjusting multi-objective scheduling based on Monte Carlo Tree Search for matrix production assembly systems	10
Induction of residual compressive stresses in the sub-surface by the adjustment of the micromilling process and the tool´s cutting edge	10
Direct measurement of thermo-elastic errors of a machine tool	9
Automated vision-based inspection of mould and part quality in soft tooling injection moulding using imaging and deep learning	9
WeldNet: From 3D phased-array ultrasound scans to 3D geometrical models of welds and defects	9
Automatically tuned boring bar system	9
A lapping-based test method to investigate wear behaviour of bonded-abrasive tools	9
Understanding biomanufacturing of soy-based scaffolds for cell-cultured meat by vat polymerization	9
Influence of guideway friction on the cutting point receptance in machine tools	9
Relating additively manufactured part tensile properties to thermal metrics	9
Robust characterization of anisotropic shear fracture strains with constant triaxiality using shape optimization of torsional twin bridge specimen	9
Design of reconfigurable machining lines: A novel comprehensive optimisation method	9
A linear hybrid model for enhanced servo error pre-compensation of feed drives with unmodeled nonlinear dynamics	9
Potentials and technical implications of tag based and AI enabled optical real-time location systems (RTLS) for manufacturing use cases	8
Multi-scale modelling of manufacturing systems using ontologies and delta-lenses	8
Automatic simulation-based design and validation of robotic gripper fingers	8
A new hybrid electrochemical-mechanical process (PEMEC) for polishing complex and rough parts	8
Can higher cutting speeds and temperatures improve the microstructural surface integrity of advanced Ni-base superalloys?	8
Exploring the intersection of biology and design for product innovations	8
Model-based grasp planning for energy-efficient vacuum-based handling	8
Improved performance and surface integrity in finish machining of Inconel 718 with electrically charged tungsten disulphide MQL	8
Dynamic compliance attenuation in ball screw drives through model-based active damping of multiple vibration modes	8
Surface texturing to enhance sol-gel coating performances for biomedical applications	8
Gear metrology – An update	8
Machining characteristics of additively manufactured titanium, cutting mechanics and chip morphology	8
Human-centric manufacturing for human-system coevolution in Industry 5.0	8
Effect of crystallography on residual stresses during ultra-precision machining of sapphire	8
Lightweight semi-actively damped high performance milling tool	8