<p>Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).<br>This work brings together peer-reviewed papers on innovations and practical suggestions with regard to engineering & technology; materials science and technology in manufacturing including artificial materials, forming, novel-material fabrication, green manufacturing, design and manufacturing of composite components, surface science and engineering, quality control of manufacturing systems, theoretical, simulation and experimental studies related to microstructures and residual stresses; manufacturing systems and technologies including manufacturing process simulation, CIMS and manufacturing systems, vibration measuring and reliability analysis, finite element analysis and structure optimization, fault diagnosis and maintenance theory, intelligent mechatronics and robotics, elements, structures, mechanisms, and applications of micro and nano systems, compound machine tools, rapid prototyping, printing (e.g. embossing), complex mechanical-electro-liquid systems, PDM, ERP, CRM, FMS, PLM, logistics and supply chains, effect of the machining method or technique upon resultant material mechanical properties, RPM, and management.</p>