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In a small world where trade is the new global driving force conquering countries and continents alike, international competitiveness is becoming the ultimate challenge. It requires high quality products manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies at low cost under the assumption of highly efficient operations management as well as clear corporate goals and strategy. This in turn is based on improved engineering training and education, relevant applied research and an active interaction between academia and industry.\u00a0The conference theme is:<\/p>\n

\u201cSmart, Sustainable Manufacturing in an ever-changing world\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing (COMA \u201922) is taking place for the eighth time. The main objective of the conference is to present recent developments, research results and industrial experience related to Smart, Sustainable Manufacturing<\/strong>. A further objective of the conference is to be a generator of innovative ideas and fruitful collaboration both locally and abroad.<\/p>\n

To download the conference brochure, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

The late Professor Dimitri Dimitrov was the driving force behind the COMA conference. In honour of his legacy, RAPDASA started a scholarship in his name. To find out more visit https:\/\/site.rapdasa.org\/dimitrov-scholarship\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Important Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 12, 2021: Abstract submission (Suitable late submissions will be considered)<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 16, 2021: Notification of abstract acceptance\/rejection (Late submissions on an ad hoc basis)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jan. 28, 2022: Full paper submission<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feb. 8, 2022: Notification of full paper acceptance\/rejection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feb. 15, 2022: Final manuscript submission<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mar. 9-11, 2022: COMA'22 Conference in Stellenbosch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Papers are invited in the following areas relevant to the conference theme. Industry sectors like Tool and Die, Bio-Medical, Railway and Aerospace will benefit directly from topics at COMA\u201922:<\/p>\n

Product Design and Realisation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Design for manufacturing and assembly, Reverse Engineering, CAD\/CAE, Concurrent Engineering, Design for additive manufacturing, Biologically inspired design approaches, Virtual prototyping, Networks in product development, Open design.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Production Technologies:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Expert systems in manufacturing, CAD\/CAM Systems, HSC, EDM, Forming, Additive Manufacturing, Casting, Metrology, Mechatronics, Precision manufacturing, Bio-manufacturing, Robotics, Sensing, Assembly, Automation, Intelligent manufacturing, Biologically inspired manufacturing processes, Non-conventional machining, Environmental<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>aspects,\u00a0Machining of materials,\u00a0Abrasive processes, Hybrid processes,\u00a0<\/span>Laser based manufacturing, Green manufacturing, Coating technology<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Production Systems and Organisations:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Production planning and control, Logistics,\u00a0Modelling\u00a0and simulation,\u00a0SW-applications, Communication\u00a0networks,\u00a05G network applications,\u00a0Social\u00a0manufacturing, Learning\u00a0Factory, Digital\u00a0Factory, Biological transformation in production systems, Cyber-physical approaches, Big\u00a0Data, Predictive Maintenance,\u00a0Asset Management, Human-Machine Collaboration,\u00a0Employee qualification,\u00a0Human Resource Management,\u00a0<\/span>IoT in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Digitization Challenges, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Lean manufacturing, Sustainable manufacturing,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enterprise Design and Integration:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowledge management, Product life cycle, Human interface,\u00a0Integrated design and manufacturing,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and innovation\u00a0management, Total quality management, Distributed control\u00a0systems, Socio-economic and environmental issues, Artificial<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>intelligence and machine learning,\u00a0Digitals twins,\u00a0Virtual setup,\u00a0Subscription vs selling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Supply Chain Management:<\/span><\/b>
\nSupply\u00a0chain track and tracing;\u00a0Digital supply networks,\u00a0Blockchain in supply chains,\u00a0Circular economy,\u00a0Artificial intelligence for supply chains,\u00a0Biological\u00a0transformation in supply chains<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Covid-19:\u00a0Manufacturing and Supply Chain:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-pandemic business models, Supply chain localisation,\u00a0Manufacturing as a service,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Rapid medical device manufacturing, Distributed manufacturing, Constrained supply chains,\u00a0Resilient supply\u00a0chains;\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Materials and Manufacturing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart materials, Recycling, Remanufacturing, Future materials, Biomaterials, Sustainable materials, Nanomaterials, Coatings, Metal matrix composites<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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