Volume 2, Issue 4

Volume 2, Issue 4 - 2026

Open AccessReview

Minds and Molds: What Can Artificial Intelligence Do for Multi-Material Injection Molding

André F. V. Pedroso, Pedro Santos, Filipe Silva, Ricardo J. D. Alexandre, Paulo J. Silva

2026, 2(4): 27. doi: 10.53941/jmem.2026.100027

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Laser Welding of Morphologically Dissimilar Thermoplastic Structures

Cristiano Alves, António J. O. Ferreira, António B. Pereira, Fábio A. O. Fernandes

2026, 2(4): 26. doi: 10.53941/jmem.2026.100026

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Design and Manufacture of Devices for the Testing of Adhesives and Adhesive Joints

André F. V. Pedroso, Arnaldo G. Pinto, Paulo J. R. O. Nóvoa, Rui M. Fazenda, José G. F. Barbosa, Diogo A. M. Solha, Isabel M. Pinto

2026, 2(4): 25. doi: 10.53941/jmem.2026.100025

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Automation of Post-Injection Gate Handling in Automotive Polymer Moulding: A Design Science Research Approach

João Pedro Madureira Pinto, Raul Duarte Salgueiral Gomes Campilho, André Filipe Varandas Pedroso

2026, 2(4): 24. doi: 10.53941/jmem.2026.100024

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Parametric Analysis of Energy Consumption in the Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Process

Rafael Resende Lucas, Rogério Pinto Mota, Edson Cocchieri Botelho, Rita de Cássia Mendonça Sales-Contini

2026, 2(4): 23. doi: 10.53941/jmem.2026.100023

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Machine Learning for Process Optimization and Defect Detection in Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Critical Review of Algorithms, In-Situ Monitoring Strategies, and Quality Assurance Frameworks

Ignatius Ekengwu, Dara Jude, Anthonia Ilechukwu, Sunday Chimezie Anyaora, Augustine Uzochukwu Mmadumere

2026, 2(4): 22. doi: 10.53941/jmem.2026.100022

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