In 2024, the Scientific Technical Committee on Design (STC Dn) convened twice. The first meeting took place during the CIRP Winter Meeting in Paris on February 23rd, followed by another meeting during the CIRP General Assembly (GA) in Thessaloniki on August 22nd. These meetings were attended by 74 and 79 participants, respectively. In addition to these events, STC Dn members played active roles in various CIRP initiatives.
STC Dn Conferences
During the two meetings, updates on multiple upcoming and past conferences under the STC Dn were reported and discussed:
• 2023 – The 33rd CIRP Design Conference (Sydney, Australia)
• 2024 – The 34th CIRP Design Conference (Cranfield, UK)
• 2025 – The 35th CIRP Design Conference (Patras, Greece)
• 2026 – The 36th CIRP Design Conference (Tokyo, Japan)
• 2027 – The 37th CIRP Design Conference (Aix en Provence, France)
• 2028 – The 38th CIRP Design Conference (Linköping, Sweden)
• 2024 – The 18th CIRP CAT Conference (Huddersfield, UK)
• 2026 – The 19th CIRP CAT Conference (Edmonton, Canada)
• 2028 – The 20th CIRP CAT Conference (Gothenburg, Sweeden)
STC Dn Keynotes
During the two meetings, a series of STC Dn keynote papers were proposed, reported, and discussed.
• 2024 – “Integration of Data Science with Product Design towards Data-driven Design” by A. Liu, SCY Lu, F. Tao, N. Anwer.
• 2025 – “Developing and Leveraging Digital Twins in Engineering Design” by N. Anwer, R. Stark, F. Tao, J.A. Erkoyuncu
• 2026 – “Industrial Metaverse for Future Factory Design and Operations” by D. Mourtzis, L.Wang, G. Lanza, N. Anwer.
• 2026 – “Generative Design in Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review of Computational Methods, Tools and Applications” by Y. Zhang, A. Bernard.
STC Dn Publications
During the 72nd CIRP General Assembly, six (6) Dn papers were presented and discussed, two fewer than in the previous year. The 2024 keynote presentation was delivered by A. Liu, with STC Dn members expressing their gratitude to the author team for their outstanding work.
Technical Presentations
During the two meetings, a total of ten (10) technical presentations were delivered and discussed, covering a broad range of design-related topics.
• “Σ™ and WorldLab™: A Formal Approach for Connecting MBSE and Systemic Digital Twins” by D. Krob.
• “Automated Design and Fabrication of Freeform Micro-Lens-Arrays” by A. Beaucamp.
• “Data-driven Design for Integrated Lifecycles: The Future of Customization” by Y. Zhang.
• “Implementation of Digital Twins for Wear Diagnostic on Sliding Bearing” by S. Arroyave-Tobon.
• “Digital Twin-Based Noise Monitoring in Manufacturing Systems” by L. Yi.
• “Digital Twin for Geometry Assurance of Additive Remanufactured Metals” by R.S. Tabar.
• “Human Centric Reconfiguration of Manufacturing Systems enabled by Mixed Reality” by D. Mourtzis.
• “An Interactive Synthesis Method for Lightweight Cellular Structure Design Towards Sustainable Manufacturing” by Y. Li.
• “Multi-Objective Optimization for Planning and Designing Factory Layouts” by A. Lind.
• “Educational Experiment: Design Process Training Based on The Usage of Text-Based AI Model” by Jean-Yves. Dantan
Collaborative Working Groups and CMAG
The STC Dn ambassadors to the CWGs provided regular reports, updates, and presentations.
• CWG on Semiconductor and Microelectronic Manufacturing
• CWG on Manufacturing for Sustainability
• CWG on Ethics in Manufacturing
The representative of CMAG provided regular updates about CMAG activities.
STC Dn Strategic Positioning
• The strategic development of STC Dn was an ongoing topic of discussion.
• A roundtable discussion on the future of STC Dn took place during the Winter Meeting.
• The quantity and quality of STC Dn papers published in CIRP Annals were continuously reviewed. The consensus emphasized the need to increase paper submissions and to boost engagement from active Fellows, Associate Members, Research Affiliates, and distinguished researchers outside CIRP.
Other Business
• STC Dn officers held regular virtual meetings throughout the year.
• The officers provided various services, such as paper sponsorship, aimed at increasing engagement within STC Dn.
• The officers actively engaged in discussions with many CIRP colleagues.
STC Dn Officers
• Chairman: T. Tomiyama
• Vice-Chairman: N. Anwer
• Secretary: A. Liu