The fourth industrial revolution presents an upspring opportunity for the African continent to
adopt technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, internet-enabled industrial …

This review examines the methods used to optimize the process parameters of laser
cladding, including traditional optimization algorithms such as single-factor, regression …

The main aim of the present study is to investigate the capabilities of four robust machine
learning method-the Kernel Extreme Learning Machine (KELM), Adaptive Regression …

Laser cladding is an environmentally friendly and reliable surface modification technology.
The quality characteristics of the coating are directly affected by the process parameters of …

Abstract Shape Memory Alloys (often called SMAs) belong to a branch of alloys that
“remember” their original shape. When the metals are twisted or disturbed from their initial …

Laser machining of sapphire faces challenges due to the low laser beam energy absorption.
A silicon (Si) plate contacting the rear surface of the sapphire substrate was used as an …

Metallic glass (MG) is a promising coating material developed to enhance the surface
hardness of metallic substrates, with laser cladding having become popular to develop such …

Abstract Poly-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA) microchannel based devices are gaining
popularity, particularly in medical applications. Experiments were carried out on a PMMA …

Advanced modelling and optimisation techniques have been widely used in recent years to
enable intelligent manufacturing and digitalisation of manufacturing processes. In this …

In modern manufacturing, accurate and efficient assessment of surface finish quality is vital
to product integrity within mechanical systems and contribution to its overall performance …