The proceedings of this conference contains original papers contributed by researchers from many countries on different continents. The papers cover the principles, techniques and applications associated with: manufacturing processes; technology; system design and integration; and computer applications and management.

The papers in this volume reflect:

. the importance of manufacturing in international wealth creation;

. the emerging fields of micro- and nano-manufacture;

. the increasing trend towards the fabrication of parts using additive processes;

. the growing demand for precision engineering and part inspection techniques;

. measurement techniques and equipment.