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Selected Papers of the 12th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Automation Technology

This collection is organized in collaboration with the 2026 12th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Automation Technology (MMEAT 2026), to be held from June 5 to 7, 2026, and aims to feature high-quality, extended research works originating from the conference. As an established annual series, MMEAT 2026 serves as a vital platform for researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners to exchange cutting-edge advances in mechanical engineering, advanced materials, and automation technologies.

In the context of the global transformation towards intelligent, green, and automated manufacturing, the rapid evolution of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 has positioned mechanical engineering and high-performance materials as core drivers for industrial upgrading. This article collection aims to capture the latest research frontiers in this interdisciplinary landscape, compiling innovative achievements in mechanical system design, material synthesis, and intelligent control. By integrating academic research with industrial practice, this collection seeks to stimulate new research ideas and provide valuable technical references for the sustainable development of the global manufacturing industry.

Topics to be covered in this Article Collection may include, but are not limited to:

• Mechanical Automation
  • CNC technology and CNC system
  • Intelligent manufacturing technology
  • Test techniques and troubleshooting
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS)
  • Molding manufacturing and automation
  • Instrument Science and Technology
  • Fluid Machinery and Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Automatic control and technology
  • Automated instrumentation and equipment
  • Factory modeling and automation
  • Circuits and systems
  • Communications and Information Systems
  • Electronic systems
  • Human-computer interaction and mechatronic engineering
•  Control, Automation and Information Technology
  • Control System Modeling and Simulation technology
  • Intelligent Optimization Algorithms and Applications
  • Fluid Power Transmission and Control
  • Production Process Simulation
  • Network Control
  • Electric Automation
  • Vehicle Control Systems
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Microelectronics Technology
  • Embedded Systems
  • The Photoelectron IT and System
  • Intelligent Traffic Control
  • Computer System Structure
• Advanced Materials
  • Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
  • Semiconductor Materials and Devices
  • Electronic Packaging and Interconnection Technology
  • Flexible electronics and smart wearable devices
  • High Frequency Electronic Materials and Applications
  • Electronic ceramics and catalytic materials
  • Photoelectric materials and LED technology
  • Thermoelectric materials and thermal management technology
  • Battery Technology and Energy Storage
  • New display technology and materials
  • Optoelectronics and Microelectronic Materials
  • Optoelectronic display materials
  • Semiconductor Materials and Semiconductor Lighting
  • Power Laser Materials and Devices
  • Advanced Packaging Materials and Technologies
  • Solar cell materials
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Technology and Materials
  • Materials and Devices for High Frequency and Ultra High Frequency Communication

Keywords: Mechanical engineering, Smart manufacturing, Sustainable technology, Automation, Materials science, Mechatronics, Intelligent control

­­All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisor for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member).

Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 5 December 2026.

Please contact Hang Ke at [email protected] with any queries and discount codes regarding this Article Collection.

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Xiaoshan Gao is currently an Associate Professor at Beihang University. She has long been engaged in the research on the basic theories and key technologies of intelligent decision-making and motion control for robots, including mobile manipulators, special robots, and air-ground collaborative robots. She presides over projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Beijing Science and Technology Plan. She has published more than 40 papers in internationally renowned journals and conferences. She has won the Second Prize of the Invention Achievement Award of the China Invention Association, the Excellent Paper Award of international conferences, etc.

Huifeng Du received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and his B.S. in Theoretical Mechanics from Peking University (PKU). Prior to joining The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT (2022–2024). His research focuses on the mechanics and application of advanced materials and technologies for health and engineering.

Wang Gang conducts research on artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence, focusing on the integration of perception, decision-making, and control. His work involves the design and intelligent control of advanced robotic systems, including heavy-duty manipulators, redundant hybrid manipulators, air–ground cooperative firefighting robots, and other specialized robots. He has led over 30 national-level projects, including defense programs and key R&D initiatives. His work supports major national missions and has received multiple scientific and technological awards.