Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Technical Series

Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Technical Series is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to disseminating high-quality research in applied engineering, industrial innovation, and technical sciences.

AIMS

The journal aims to publish original, application-oriented research that bridges the gap between theoretical engineering and practical industrial solutions. We provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to address the complex technical challenges of the modern world, with a particular focus on linking different technology fields—integrating traditional mechanical engineering with digital technologies, sustainability, and advanced management practices.

SCOPE

The journal welcomes original research papers, review articles, and technical notes. Our areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies
• Incremental forming, plasticity, and deformation processes
• Advanced materials (composites, polymers, nanomaterials) and characterization
• Welding, joining, and surface engineering technologies

Industrial Engineering & Management

• Industry 4.0 and 5.0 concepts and implementation
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Supply chain optimization, logistics, and operations management
• Ergonomics, workplace safety, and human factors

Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics

• Robotics, automation, and control systems
• Tribology, wear, and lubrication
• Automotive engineering, combustion engines, and transport systems
• Applied mechanics and computer-aided engineering (FEA, CFD)

Digitalization & Sustainability

• Digital Twins, simulation, and virtual manufacturing
• Predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and reliability
• Sustainable engineering, eco-design, and circular economy
• Energy efficiency in industrial processes

Engineering Education

• Innovative teaching methods in technical universities
• Development of critical thinking and soft skills in engineering curricula