Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics, and Manufacturing: 4M Approach for a Sustainable Future

This volume presents the selected peer-reviewed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M 2025), bringing together leading researchers, academicians, scientists, and industry professionals to share recent advances in engineering science and emerging technologies. The conference serves as a global platform for presenting innovative research, exchanging interdisciplinary ideas, and addressing contemporary industrial challenges through sustainable and intelligent engineering solutions. The chapters cover a broad spectrum of cutting-edge topics, including advanced materials and composites, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, predictive maintenance, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, Industry 4.0/5.0, sustainable manufacturing, supply chain intelligence, energy systems, structural engineering, and next-generation product design. The volume also highlights recent developments in lightweight materials, metal matrix composites, nanomaterials, tribology, construction materials, biomedical applications, and autonomous engineering systems. Designed as a valuable reference for researchers, academicians, postgraduate students, and practicing engineers, this book provides comprehensive insights into the convergence of materials science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing technologies, and intelligent automation. By integrating fundamental research with industrial applications, it showcases innovative methodologies and practical solutions that contribute to the development of sustainable, resilient, and human-centric engineering systems for the future.