Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering - 2024

A group of multidisciplinary Purdue students are working together to design, assemble, and install a Biowall in the Children’s section of the West Lafayette Public Library. A Biowall is a plant-based filter that improves Indoor Environmental Quality by cleaning indoor air and adding a natural aesthetic to the building space. Purdue has been developing Biowall technology since 2012, and this project involves redesigning it to fit into the available space at the library. The new Biowall design incorporates a watering mechanism that allows for children to get actively involved in maintaining the Biowall and learning about sustainability. This project also allowed university students to participate in the design process, manufacturing, and commissioning of the Biowall. Future add-ons to the design include a display to show current Indoor Environmental Quality, buttons to light different sections of the Biowall for an immersed learning experience. The project involved the participation of two student organizations, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Boiler Green Initiative (BGI). The students from these organizations were able to learn about the designing and assembly process, while also learning how a Biowall works. The team involved in the project includes Ph.D., Masters, and Undergraduate students. The students involved came from Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management Technology. The project involves working with a community partner, West Lafayette Public Library, and working with Purdue Facilities Service Building (PSFB) to assemble the equipment. An undergraduate class also benefitted from the Biowall by leaning the commissioning process by taking measurements of the different components in the Biowall. Once assembled and tested at the Environmental Chamber in the Applied Energy Lab located at the Knoy Building, the Biowall will be moved and installed in the West Lafayette Public Library. The location allows for the public to learn about the research done by Purdue, the Biowall will be a tool for everyone to learn about the importance of Indoor Environmental Quality, contaminants in the indoor air, and plants that improve Indoor Air Quality. A website which includes more information about the Biowall will also be active with the installation of the Biowall, the website provides for more outreach opportunities. Detailed documentation will be provided to the Library with Standard Operating Procedures.

The article analyzes the main trends in the global market of mechanical engineering, in particular, in the branches of agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering for light industry, construction and road engineering, and energy engineering. It also addresses the structure and development trends of the mechanical engineering market by regions, changes in the business environment of the mechanical engineering industry, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state and development of the global mechanical engineering market, new rules and requirements for manufacturers of mechanical engineering products, and technological innovations and trends. Mechanical engineering companies today are at the epicenter of technological transformation. The mechanical engineering industry creates individual digital capabilities and intelligently combined products. Innovative processes such as related production, forecast service and innovative service models are increasingly used in mechanical engineering. The use of modern digital technologies in mechanical engineering is becoming a necessity that prevents the risks of losing relevance in the market of modern industry. Although the basic principles of mechanical engineering, such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and machine design, still remain in force, the latest technologies are contributing to the rapid development of composites, mechatronics and nanotechnology. These new subject areas, which are the result of modern achievements, have become a prerequisite for the development of new and promising industries, including artificial intelligence and biomechatronics. The growing demand for increased production efficiency while minimizing operating costs has led to demand for new and innovative technologies. Based on the study of the introduction of new technologies in mechanical engineering and global trends in the industry, the author substantiates the feasibility of accepting the need for globalization in mechanical engineering as a new norm, taking into account costs, tax consequences, quality and delivery in planning the existing geographical location, supply chains, strategic partnerships; reduction of the general supply cycle for better adaptation to the changing environment; optimization of existing production facilities, automation and attraction of advanced digital technologies for the establishment of work processes; implementation of advanced technologies in mechanical engineering, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, nanoengineering, advanced data analytics, automation of robotic processes, blockchain, robotics, cloud computing augmented reality, 3D printing, drones, 5G, etc.; raising the qualification level of mechanical engineering workers.

The Mechanical Engineering Cooperation Agency (BKS-TM Indonesia) has established the International Symposium on Advances and Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (ISAIME) as an annual scientific forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners in mechanical engineering. The 6 th ISAIME was convened on 9 October 2025, organized by the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia, with the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability in Mechanical Engineering: Smart Solution for a Greener Future.” This symposium served as a platform to present and discuss recent advances, research findings, and innovations across a wide range of topics, including mechanical application design, energy conversion, manufacturing processes, materials engineering, and mechanical engineering education. Distinguished experts delivered a total of two keynote lectures from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Université Laval, Canada, while 112 papers were presented and grouped into four thematic areas: mechanical application design, energy conversion, manufacturing processes, and materials engineering. These contributions reflect the growing role of mechanical engineering in advancing technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and human resource development within Industry 4.0. The Organizing Committee gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship and support of various companies and partner institutions, as well as the commitment of all speakers, authors, and participants who contributed to the success of this event. The knowledge and insights shared during the 6 th ISAIME are expected to foster academic collaboration, strengthen networks between academia and industry, and advance science and technology in mechanical engineering.

Engineering is a specially designed course that includes the application of knowledge explicitly in the field of science and natural phenomena. The fields of engineering, technology, and physical sciences have been growing towards a new era of development and innovation across the globe. They include many fields, and one such significant area is mechanical engineering, which deals with the construction, working principles, and applications of various types of machines. Technical data of the products based on their scientific principles, along with parameters, are involved in the development of mechanical engineering. With this background, this study is designed to look forward to the future directions and emerging technologies in mechanical engineering. This review study investigated the future direction and emerging technology in mechanical engineering. It also highlighted the purpose and significance of mechanical engineering and discussed some of the research questions in mechanical engineering. Future directions of learning and technology, mechanical invention and development, the transportation industry, electric vehicles, and the artificial intelligence industrial revolution are also mentioned in this study. Mechanical engineering is a growing field of technology across the world. This review study indicated that it is essential to have upgraded knowledge and skills in the field of engineering and technology in this modern era. Many theories can be applied in the mechanical field with the support of upgrades in technology. The direction of mechanical engineering study is to learn the mechanical aspects of different technologies and the knowledge about that technology to optimize its use.

The issues of additive technology in relation to combined methods of tool manufacturing using electromagnetic and other types of fields as an influence on the process are considered. It is shown that the use of additive technologies in mechanical engineering is most promising for flexible-structured industries, where the products are in a state of constant improvement and updating, and are produced in a limited series. In this case, it is required systematic replacement of the tool, which ensures the receipt of parts with the required configuration and quality level. 1. The paper proposes a new approach to the use of additive technologies in combined processing methods, where the concept of a traditional tool in the form of a solid body having a mirror image of the working part relative to the treated surface is expanded to non-contact and non-force contact effects, in which the removal of the allowance and the change in operational characteristics occurs due to thermal, chemical, magnetic influences or their combinations with mechanical factors. 2. The ways of solving the problem of managing operational characteristics by creating parts from conjugate layers, the properties of which are formed by optimizing technological modes, are proposed. 3. The field of effective use of the technology of sequential layer-by-layer build-up or changing the properties of layers during contact and contactless processing on serial equipment without time-consuming readjustment or modernization of technological equipment by designing a software product for modern computing equipment is disclosed. 4. The issues of additive technology in relation to combined methods of tool manufacturing using electromagnetic and other types of fields as an influence on the process are considered. It is shown that the use of additive technologies in mechanical engineering is most promising for flexible-structured industries, where the products are in a state of constant improvement and updating, and are produced in a limited series. In this case, it is required systematic replacement of the tool, which ensures the receipt of parts with the required configuration and quality level. 5. The paper proposes a new approach to the use of additive technologies in combined processing methods, where the concept of a traditional tool in the form of a solid body having a mirror image of the working part relative to the treated surface is expanded to non-contact and non-force contact effects, in which the removal of the allowance and the change in operational characteristics occurs due to thermal, chemical, magnetic influences or their combinations with mechanical factors. 6. The ways of solving the problem of managing operational characteristics by creating parts from conjugate layers, the properties of which are formed by optimizing technological modes, are proposed. 7. The field of effective use of the technology of sequential layer-by-layer build-up or changing the properties of layers during contact and contactless processing on serial equipment without time-consuming readjustment or modernization of technological equipment by designing a software product for modern computing equipment is disclosed.

The rapid growth of science and technology has had a significant impact on all sectors. As part of the reform and development of various social sectors, the traditional manual labor mode has been supplanted by modern machinery and automation technology. It reflects the progress in science and technology of China as well as the development of social civilization. This paper describes the existing problems in the application of mechanical engineering and automation technology and its future development. In short, the current mechanical engineering and automation technology still have issues to be solved in environmental protection, independent innovation, market research, and specialized talents and education. In China, mechanical engineering and automation technology should be heading in the direction of intelligence, automation, user-friendliness, scientific modernization, and integration.

Global concerns on environmental and health issues have led us to the development of environmentally conscious technologies in the related academia and industries incorporating national and international research collaboration. Government laws and international regulations for reducing pollution such as the carbon dioxide and toxic waste increase production costs and impose international trade barriers, which accelerates global competition in industry. Knowledge and understanding on the environmentally conscious technologies, including eco-friendly manufacturing and design of products, renewable energy and energy harvesting, high-efficiency energy conversion, as well as marketing strategies, will allow us to provide sustainable solutions to overcome the barriers and possess international competitive power. This Special Issue aims to gather experts and scholars from related fields to present and share their recent research on environmentally conscious technologies in mechanical engineering field. Only nine articles out of 29 submitted articles were successful in meeting the expectations of the blind review process and have been selected for inclusion in this Special Issue after revisions based on reviewer feedbacks and further revisions:

In the bending forming process, it is well known that the relation of the forces and the strains. But it is inexplicit about the dynamic process. This paper analysed the bending forming dynamic process of the pure T2 copper. A finite element mesh is printed on the top end surface of the specimen by a hairline greasy pen. The dynamic process was carried out on a bending machine, and shot by a digital camera. The photos of forming process were processed in order to make the analysis explicitly. Through contrasted the processed photos of the different times, the shape changing could be observed clearly. And the pure T2 copper would be bended more easier in the later period process.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) caters to a unique and diverse population of students. The students entering the program are divided between individuals fresh out of high school and preparing to pursue degrees full-time with an expectation of completion in four years and those who have already begun careers in industry and are seeking to improve their opportunities for advancement and whose expectation for graduation is further in the future. Thus, in catering to this diverse community of students, IUPUI's MET program has experimented with some innovative, and non-traditional, approaches to course design. One area where this innovation has proved noteworthy is in the design of the MET capstone course, where three different formats are employed in an effort to meet the needs of the student population. This paper discusses one of those options which stretches the boundaries of capstone pedagogy and tradition.

With a wide range of applications of vibration technology in mechanical engineering, the vibratory mixing has been a hot topic and one of concrete mixing mechanical’s development directions. The author, in this text, introduces the methods of the vibratory mixing, and gives the comparison and evaluation of the existent vibratory mixing methods.

At present, many CAD software products can not fully meet the requirements of the national standard “technical drawing and mechanical drawing”, which greatly affects the quality and speed of engineering design. The purpose of this research is to develop a computer aided instruction system for mechanical drawing major of mechanical engineering department. This system is one of the attempts of the Department of mechanical engineering to develop a complete set of CAI system. A new multi-level structured manufacturing reuse model is proposed, which can obtain the abstract information, topological information and processing semantic information involved in manufacturing reuse. Firstly, machining features are identified from MBD model. Then, the clustering of coupled machining features is introduced to construct the structural elements whose granularity is larger than that of machining features. Finally, the MBD model is established through the hierarchical reorganization of machining features and the clustering of coupled machining features. The results show that the highest efficiency of JDBC is 31%, and the lowest portability of ASP is 20%.

Vibration analysis and control have always been regarded as crucial in engineering practice, as they directly affect the safety of structures, the efficiency of systems, and the stability of operations. This article provides an overall review of three aspects, namely the theoretical basis of vibration analysis, the development of control methods, and its application in engineering. Through the research and analysis of the research progress in recent years, this study highlights the role of vibration technology in various aspects of society, including civil infrastructure, aerospace systems, and mechanical manufacturing, among others. In addition, this paper also analyzes the main challenges currently faced in this field, including the complexity of the modeling process, the uncertainty of the research environment, and the need for real-time adaptability. The method adopted in this article is based on comparative and analytical literature, drawing on both classic research and emerging trend studies. Finally, the research results show that combining advanced sensing technology with intelligent control technology can, to a certain extent, improve the accuracy and reliability of vibration management in complex environments. This review paper is expected to provide guidance for future research directions and practical engineering applications.

Amidst the digital intelligence age, the rapid evolution of intelligent technologies in mechanical engineering necessitates a critical demand for "AI-Mechanical" composite talent. To supersede the static and lagging nature of traditional cultivation models, this paper introduces an iterative optimization model as its core theoretical metaphor. This innovative approach informs the construction of the "AI Talent Granary Model for Mechanical Engineering" framework and its implementation strategy, which develops through three progressively advancing strategic phases: establishing a dynamic iterative model for talent development centered on the gradient descent method; constructing hybrid optimization strategies to effectively address elastic and rigid constraints in educational practice; and finally, utilizing a multi-objective optimization framework to achieve the "Dual-Helix" integration of technical capabilities and ideological-political literacy.. The series of strategies proposed in this study not only establishes the AI Talent Granary Model but also delivers a comprehensive, adaptive, and actionable solution. This approach systematically facilitates the intelligent upgrading of traditional engineering disciplines and the cultivation of outstanding engineers through a clear, visual implementation pathway.

Introduction. Improvement of construction methods for the main structures of nuclear power plants (NPP) is impossible without updating the old and developing fundamentally new schemes for mechanization of construction production. Based on the analysis of world experience in using various types of lifting mechanisms at NPP construction sites, it is proposed to assess the current state and perspective for the development of organizational and technological approaches to the development of effective mechanization of construction production in the construction of atomic energy facilities. Materials and methods. Review of domestic and world (UK, USA, Japan) experience in NPP construction allows us to assert that despite the technological and organizational and managerial difficulties, the construction of NPP power units by enlarged units of high factory readiness still remains promising and feasible. The implementation of this approach involves the design and manufacture of unique hoisting mechanisms, the most popular of which are currently crawler or rail-mounted mast cranes. At the same time, the experience of constructing nuclear power plants of the USSR and Great Britain using gantry cranes was undeservedly forgotten. Results. The performed comparative analysis of the applicability of tower, mast and bridge (gantry) types of cranes allows us to recognize the high complexity of using gantry cranes in the construction of NPPs and the structural limitations of other types of cranes. The main disadvantages of gantry cranes lie in their use of a rail track, the replacement of which with a pneumatic-wheeled chassis, which has undergone significant development in the last 20 years, can open up new perspective for the reengineering of previously used mechanization schemes for NPP construction. Conclusions. Using main lifting mechanism of an overhead crane equipped with a pneumatic wheel chassis in the construction of nuclear power becomes one of the most promising options in the development of nuclear energy construction. The development and implementation of new schemes for the mechanization of construction production based on experience and advanced technologies in mechanical engineering can provide a qualitative improvement of the ongoing investment and construction activities in the field of nuclear energy.

The Committee of the 2025 3rd International Symposium on Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Intelligent Technology (MEAMIT2025) is delighted to present the MEAMIT2025 proceedings. MEAMIT2025 is organized by Harbin University of Science and Technology, China. Observing the rapid development of global engineering and physics applications and considering the trends of academic research development, the MEAMIT2025 Committee decided to develop the third event to an international symposium. The symposium was held successfully on January 10-12, 2025 in Harbin, China. This event conducted a series of in-depth discussions on various relevant topics of Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, such as Mechanical Manufacturing and its Automation, Mechatronics Engineering, Equipment and Control Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing and so on. It provided opportunity for the participants to understand the development and innovation to the fields and promote academic exchanges and cooperation. The proceedings of MEAMIT2025 cover a wide range of topics. Each paper has undergone a double-blinded peer-review process to ensure its academic standards. We hope the proceedings can present significant research in the fields and inspire future collaborations and innovations. List of Committees are available in this PDF.