The main research of IEA deals with product development, manufacturing and assembly processes, design and management of production systems as well as mechanical and mechatronic design, automation and digitization techniques in the context of Industry 4.0, with a focus on the specific requirements of small and medium manufacturing, construction and agricultural businesses.
Covered topics
Mechanical Engineering Design
New Product Development and Design Creativity
Material Characterization and Advanced Machine Design
Design Optimization of Lightweight Structural-Mechanical Systems
Kinematics and Dynamics of Multibody Systems
Automation and Manufacturing Technologies
High-Performance Robotics and Mechatronics
Automatic Control and Motion Planning
Advanced Manufacturing and Joining Technologies
Unmanned Vehicle Systems and Field Robotics
Production and Supply Chain Management
Global Manufacturing Strategies and Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management
Industry 4.0 and Cyber Physical Production Systems
Construction 4.0 in the Make-to-Order (MTO) Environment
Digital Transformation of Supply Chains and Organizations
Sensor Technologies
Printed Electronics
Internet of Things
Environmentally friendly Production of Electronic Devices