| Synopsis: |
This book presents 77 refereed papers given at the 38th Matador Conference held at National Formosa University, Taiwan in March 2015. The MATADOR series of conferences covers the topics of manufacturing automation and systems technology, applications, design, organisation and management, and research.These proceedings include original papers contributed by researchers from around the globe, covering the principles, techniques and applications in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy, consumable goods and process industries.The topics include: * Additive manufacturing (3D printing) * Advances in machining science and machine tool technology * Bio-manufacturing * Micro/nano fabrication and applications, including graphene and 2D materials * Resource-efficient (sustainable) manufacturing * Welding and joining technologies * Laser processing |