The conference highlights research on thermal issues in machine tools, forming machines, industrial 3D printers and related processes:

• Thermal Simulation & Modelling: Using simulation and digital twins to understand heat sources and predict thermal behavior in machine tools.
• Thermal Error Compensation: Advanced techniques for correcting thermal deviations in real-time, model transferability.
• Design & Robustness: Improving machine designs to withstand thermal influences.
• Thermal accuracy of parts: Modeling and measurement of part dimensional accuracy.
• Measurement & Testing: Methods for identifying thermal errors, including using reference workpieces.
• Thermal aspects of fluids in MT: Impact of working, cooling fluids and ambient air flow on machine thermal errors and thermal stability.
• Mechanical manufacturing processes: Simulation and measurement of heat generated during operations like cutting and forming.
• Additive processes: Heat generated in AM, thermal management of AM processes.
• Predictive maintenance: Considering thermal issues.
• Energy Efficiency: Optimizing machine tools and manufacturing plants for more efficient energy management and consumption.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applying AI and machine learning (like LSTM neural networks) to identify and solve thermal problems.
• Digital Twins & Cyber-Physical Systems: Integrating physical models with real-time data for advanced control.