Special Session

Topic: CNC Machine Tools and Equipment

The relentless pursuit of higher productivity, precision, and flexibility in modern manufacturing places unprecedented demands on the design, control, and application of CNC machine tools and equipment. This session focuses on the latest technological innovations in CNC systems, including high-performance spindle and feed drive design, advanced motion control, real-time error compensation, vibration and chatter suppression, and intelligent monitoring and diagnostics. Furthermore, it explores their critical roles in key industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, mold and die, and general precision engineering.
We invite original research and technical contributions addressing challenges in machining accuracy enhancement, dynamic performance optimization, energy-efficient operation, and the integration of digital twins in CNC systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, AI-based adaptive control, in-process monitoring and compensation, and smart maintenance strategies.
This session aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners to exchange cutting-edge ideas and recent breakthroughs, fostering discussions on emerging trends such as intelligent CNC systems, data-driven process optimization, and sustainable machining solutions.

Organizer: Assoc. Prof. Jun Zha, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Dr. Jun Zha is an Associate Research Fellow in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU). He is an researcher in precision machine tool technology, with research covering machining processes, functional components, and error measurement in machine tools. He joined Xi’an Jiaotong University after earning his Ph.D. in 2017 and was promoted to a permanent faculty position in 2020.
Dr. Zha earned his Ph.D. in Machine Tools and Measurement from Xi’an Jiaotong University and holds an M.Sc. in CAD/CAM from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. His growing international profile is evidenced by his experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven in Belgium (2019-2020) and as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Glasgow in the UK (2022-2023). At XJTU, Dr. Zha is responsible for leading academic and industry-focused research. His team's work centers on developing high-performance and high-precision machine tool technologies. His expertise encompasses several key areas, including advanced machining, the design and analysis of hydrostatic bearings, error measurement and compensation techniques, and the holistic design of precision machine tools.

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