Special Sessions

Special Session SS_01

1. Digital Twins in Production Optimization
2. AI-Based Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing Systems
3. Real-Time Data Analytics for Process Efficiency
4. Integration of IoT Devices in Smart Factories
5. Cyber-Physical Systems for Adaptive Manufacturing
6. Machine Learning Applications
7. Augmented Reality (AR) for Operator Support and Training
8. Simulation and Virtual Commissioning of Production Lines
9. KPI-Driven Decision Support Systems in Industry 4.0
10. Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling in Digital Environments

ORGANIZERS

Justyna Trojanowska, Poznan University of Technology

Leonilde Varela, University of Minho

Vijaya Kumar Manupati, NITIE Mumbai

Thanh Tran, RMIT University

Jozef Husar, Technical University of Košice

Special Session SS_02

1. Human–robot/machine interaction/collaboration
2. Robot-assisted manufacturing processes and computational methods
3. Artificial intelligence and digital twins in production engineering
4. CAD/CAM, 3D printing, Tribology
5. Advanced techniques for sustainable manufacturing
6. Scientific insights into product design and manufacturing, Smart and advanced novel techniques in manufacturing
7. Modeling and simulation of products in medical engineering
8. Biomaterials are used in medical engineering
9. Digitalization in production engineering
10. Quality management

ORGANIZERS

Florin Popișter, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Diana Cristina Dragomir, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Corina Julieta Birleanu, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Mircea Claudiu Fulea, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Special Session SS_03

1. Aging Workforce in Manufacturing
2. Challenges for the Human Role in the Context of AI
3. Digital Ergonomics in Smart Manufacturing
4. Ergonomics and Inclusivity in Industrial Settings
5. Ergonomics in Sustainability and ESG Context
6. Ergonomics Management in Production Systems
7. Human-Centric Production Processes
8. Human-Machine Collaboration in Industry 4.0 and 5.0
9. Inclusive Design and Workplace Adaptations for Diverse Workforce
10. Systemic Approaches to Ergonomics in Manufacturing Organizations

ORGANIZERS

Marcin Butlewski, Poznan University of Technology

Beata Mrugalska, Poznan University of Technology

Wiktoria Czernecka, Poznan University of Technology

Fryderyk Wachowiak, Poznan University of Technology

Krzysztof Hankiewicz, Poznan University of Technology

Special Session SS_04

1. Digital twins for real-time OpEx experimentation, Human-centric automation and job-enrichment strategies
2. Green Lean Six Sigma for carbon-neutral operations, Integrating circular-economy principles into Kaizen events
3. Resilience engineering and anti-fragile supply chains, AI-powered root-cause analysis and predictive maintenance
4. OpEx maturity assessment in SMEs versus large enterprises, Measuring social value and well-being in OpEx 5.0 deployments
5. Governance frameworks for data quality in continuous improvement, Case studies applying Excellence models such Shingo Model, European Foundation for Quality Management, and others
6. Educational pathways and micro-credentialing for OpEx talent
7. OpEx and Kaizen joint together in a productivitity strategy, Kaizen philosophy as a theoretical and practical approach
8. Business Process Improvement and OpEx in manufacturing sectors, in service sectors
9. Individual Kaizen as a driver of OpEx in XXI century companies, K’aat-Kaizen as a framework of individual Kaizen in OpEx models, Kata-Kaizen methodology and quality circles of Kaizen teams

ORGANIZERS

Fernando González Aleu, Universidad de Monterrey

Manuel F. Suarez-Barraza, Universidad de las Américas Puebla

Special Session SS_05

1. Circular design and closed-loop production systems
2. Recycled and bio-based polymers for filament and part manufacturing
3. Additive manufacturing strategies supporting circular economy goals
4. Hybrid and reconfigurable manufacturing systems
5. Process efficiency in high-variability, low-repeatability environments
6. Quality assurance and lifecycle tracking in circular production
7. Digital transformation for sustainable manufacturing operations
8. Flexible automation for circular workflows
9. Role of digital tools in enabling human–machine collaboration in circular contexts

ORGANIZERS

Marek Kočisko, Technical University of Košice

Lucia Knapčikova, Technical University of Košice

Jakub Kaščak, Technical University of Košice

Jozef Török, Technical University of Košice

Special Session SS_06

1. Digital supply networks (DSNs) and real-time visibility to improve sustainability.
2. Blockchain for transparent and ethical sourcing (e.g., carbon traceability).
3. Circular supply chain models supported by digital tracking of product lifecycles.
4. Smart factories and Industry 4.0 for resource-efficient production
5. Urban digital infrastructure for energy-efficient transportation and utilities
6. Public-private collaboration on green digital infrastructure
7. Ethical implications of digitalization in the context of sustainability goals.
8. Workforce reskilling in the era of green digital transformation

ORGANIZERS

Joanna Oleśków-Szłapka, Poznan University of Technology

Cheng-Kang Chen, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Yvonne Yeh, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Special Session SS_07

1. Modern technological processes in the context of Industry 4.0 and 5.0
2. High-performance machining and sustainability in a manufacturing company
3. Application of environmentally friendly cooling methods in machining
4. Business management in the era of Industry 4.0 and 5.0: challenges and adaptation strategies
5. Sustainability and innovation in manufacturing enterprises
6. Sustainability in manufacturing – challenges, strategies, constraints and implementation
7. The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in industrial processes optimising
8. Economic aspects of implementing Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies
9. Industry 5.0 technologies – man in the centre of the manufacturing process, personalisation, human-machine collaboration
10. Integration of digital solutions in sustainable supply chains

ORGANIZERS

Radosław Maruda, University of Zielona Góra

Sebastian Saniuk, University of Zielona Góra

Katarzyna Skrzypek, University of Zielona Góra

Daria Moskwa – Bęczkowska, Kielce Univerisity of Technology

Karol Dąbrowski, University of Zielona Góra

Special Session SS_08

1. End-to-end quality management in the production of high-tech materials
2. Digital platforms for product life cycle assessment
3. LCA approaches to composites, nanomaterials and biopolymers
4. AI and machine learning in failure prediction and waste reduction
5. Industry 4.0: connecting LCA and SPC (statistical quality control)
6. Integration of LCA with quality management systems (QMS/ERP)
7. Quality of secondary materials in a circular economy
8. Standardization and certification of sustainable quality
9. Predictive analytics in a quality system based on LCA data
10. The role of digital twins and traceability in increasing LCA transparency

ORGANIZERS

Yuliia Denysenko, Poznan University of Technology

Khrystyna Berladir, Sumy State University

Angelina Iakovets, Technical University of Košice

Cesar Pinzon Acosta, Technological University of Panama

Special Session SS_09

1. Applications in Smart Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Human Assistance
2. Human–Robot Collaboration (HRC) in Dynamic Environments
3. Machine Learning and AI in Robotic Perception and Control
4. Sensor Fusion and Multimodal Perception
5. Robotic Safety and Compliance in Human–Robot Interaction
6. Cognitive and Bio-Inspired Robotics
7. Cooperative Multi-Robot Systems and Swarm Intelligence
8. Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning in Collaborative Robotics
9. Applications in Smart Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Human Assistance

ORGANIZERS

Paweł Wojciech Herbin, Maritime University of Szczecin

Karol Miądlicki, Maritime University of Szczecin

Special Session SS_10

1. Digital design of patient-specific medical devices using CAD, AI-assisted modeling, and topology optimization techniques
2. Processing and integration of medical imaging, 3D scanning, and data-driven methods for personalized diagnostics and treatment planning
3. Additive manufacturing, bioprinting, and hybrid fabrication processes for biomedical applications
4. Intelligent automation and digital workflows for the customization and on-demand production of medical products
5. Advanced materials for additive manufacturing in medicine, including multi-materials, bioactive compounds, and smart/hybrid materials
6. Simulation, validation, and performance analysis of digitally manufactured medical structures and implants
7. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Extended reality (XR) technologies in surgical planning, medical training, and device visualization
8. Experimental and computational methods for characterization and testing of 3D-printed biomedical components
9. Integration of sensors, electronics, and digital interfaces into biomedical devices for personalized monitoring and therapy
10. Interdisciplinary approaches combining biomedical engineering, digital tools, and clinical needs for healthcare innovation

ORGANIZERS

Filip Górski, Poznan University of Technology

Răzvan Păcurar, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Nikola Vitkovic, University of Niš

Michał Rychlik, Poznan University of Technology

Special Session SS_11

1. Utilization of adaptive decision systems in integrated production, operational, and logistics processes.
2. Utilization of AI models for balancing production processes.
3. Integration of multi-agent systems and edge technologies in flexible adaptive control.
4. Utilization of innovative data acquisition systems for prescriptive analysis and predictive maintenance strategies.
5. Self-organizing and self-adapting production systems based on bionic approaches.

ORGANIZERS

Mariusz Piechowski, Merito WSB University in Poznan

Małgorzata Jasiulewich-Kaczmarek, Poznan University of Technology

Katarzyna Antosz, Rzeszow University of Technology

Ryszard Wyczółkowski, Silesian University of Technology

Arkadiusz Gola, Lublin University of Technology

Special Session SS_12

1. Monitoring Systems and Sensors, Industrial Internet of Things
2. Databases & knowledge management
3. Modelling & Simulation & Digital Twins
4. AI-based industrial data analysis and decision support systems
5. Intelligent Supply Chain Management
6. Intelligent optimization of production processes & ERP
7. 3D printing/Additive Manufacturing, Reverse engineering
8. Green Production, Sustainability, Eco-design & LCA
9. Innovative thinking & Intelligent design, Intelligent materials
10. Human-centric industry

ORGANIZERS

Izabela Rojek, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz

Ewa Dostatni, Poznan University of Technology

Dariusz Mikołajewski, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz

Nataša Náprstková, University of Jan Evangelista in Ústí nad Labem

Special Session SS_13

1. Grey relational analysis for quality control
2. Grey prediction models in manufacturing systems
3. Grey forecasting for business performance
4. Grey models for supply chain optimization
5. Grey systems for operational efficiency analysis
6. GST-based production scheduling under uncertain capacity constraints

ORGANIZERS

Magdalena Hryb, Poznan University of Technology

Agnieszka Kujawińska, Poznan University of Technology

Naiming Xie, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Liangyan Tao, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Rafał Mierzwiak, Poznan University of Technology