1. Forming Processes:

Bulk forming,

Rolling,

Stamping,

Fine blanking,

Net-shape forming,

Hydroforming,

Casting and welding,

Forming in near melt condition.

2. Machining Processes:

Cutting,

Grinding and polishing,

Cutting tool technology,

Abrasive machining,

EDM machining,

Non-conventional machining,

Hybrid machining.

3. Precision Engineering and Metrology:

Surface measurement and characterization,

In-process and on-line measurement,

Instruments for surface, part and machine characterization,

Optical, laser and holography,

Microscopy,

3D sensing and machine vision,

Uncertainty analysis.

4. Micro- and Nano-Technology:

MEMS device and system design,

Micro and nanofabrication,

Nanomaterials,

Nanomechanics and nanofluids,

Biomimetic,

Carbon-based materials,

Standardization in micromanufacturing.

5. Materials Science and Processing:

Smart materials,

Biomaterials,

Functional and flexible materials,

High-entropy alloy,

Materials for high temperature applications,

Metals,

Ceramics,

Light-weight materials,

Polymers,

Composites.

6. Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering:

Heat and thermochemical treatments,

PVD and CVD coatings,

Thermal spray coatings,

Surface modification,

High energy beam processing,

Quenching technology,

Tribology.

7. Additive Manufacturing:

Powder technology,

3D metal printing,

Process control,

Machine design,

Post-processing technology,

Cloud-based AM and data management,

Innovative materials.

8. Modelling and Simulation:

Computer aided engineering,

Modelling and simulation,

Optimization and operations management,

Virtual reality and prototyping,

Sensors design,

Big data,

Cloud computing.

9. Sustainable and Innovation:

Smart manufacturing and management,

Product design and development,

Product lifecycle management,

Sustainable quality models,

Energy conservation and low-carbon manufacturing,

Eco-design and green manufacturing,

Biocompatibility and biodegradability.