Machine Learning, Mechatronics, and Stretch Forming: A History of Innovation in Manufacturing Engineering

Abstract

This review focuses on the complex connections between machine learning, mechatronics, and stretch forming, offering valuable insights that can lay the groundwork for future research. It provides an overview of the origins and fundamentals of these fields, emphasizes notable progress, and explores the influence of these fields on society and industry. Also highlighted is the progress of robotics research and particularities in the field of sheet metal forming and its various applications. This review paper focuses on presenting the latest technological advancements and the integrations of these fields from their beginnings to the present days, providing insights into future research directions.

Keywords

• autonomous mechatronic system
• processing precision
• flexible manufacturing systems
• digital processing
• fracture prediction
• self-organizing manipulators