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Papers

(The median citation count of Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of lunar regolith-based composite for in-situ 3D printing via high-pressure extrusion system	237
Liquid film thickness model formed by atomized droplets during sustainable cryogenic air MQL grinding	156
Finite-step-integration: An original method for the forward kinematics analysis of parallel manipulators	69
A valveless piezoelectric pump with novel flow path design of function of rectification to improve energy efficiency	68
Equipment-process-strategy integration for sustainable machining: a review	67
Energy saving design of the machining unit of hobbing machine tool with integrated optimization	62
Mechanical properties of vanadium-alloyed austempered ductile iron for crankshaft applications	39
Tribological mechanism of carbon group nanofluids on grinding interface under minimum quantity lubrication based on molecular dynamic simulation	31
Deep convolutional tree-inspired network: a decision-tree-structured neural network for hierarchical fault diagnosis of bearings	30
Intelligent control of additively manufactured beads on the basis of target morphologies and thermal field	29
Adaptive neural network tracking control for unmanned electric shovel intelligent excavation system	29
Mechanical design and analysis of a novel variable stiffness actuator with symmetrical pivot adjustment	29
Compliance motion control of the hydraulic dual-arm manipulator with adaptive mass estimation of unknown object	27
3D-printed self-healing, biodegradable materials and their applications	26
Revolution and challenges in machining processing aimed at carbon reduction	26
A novel stiffness optimization model of space telescopic boom based on locking mechanism	25
Coupling evaluation for material removal and thermal control on precision milling machine tools	23
A MATLAB code for the material-field series-expansion topology optimization method	22
Iteration framework for solving mixed lubrication computation problems	22
Efficient measurement and optical proximity correction modeling to catch lithography pattern shift issues of arbitrarily distributed hole layer	19
An M-VCUT level set-based data-driven model of microstructures and optimization of two-scale structures	17
Cusp points and assembly changing motions in the PRR-PR-PRR planar parallel manipulator	17
A hybrid method for product low-end disruptive innovation	17
Training for smart manufacturing using a mobile robot-based production line	17
Deviation correction strategy for the earth pressure balance shield based on shield-soil interactions	15

Footholds optimization for legged robots walking on complex terrain	15
Contact detection with multi-information fusion for quadruped robot locomotion under unstructured terrain	14
Radial electromagnetic type unbalance vibration self-recovery regulation system for high-end grinding machine spindles	14
Tribological study on the surface modification of metal-on-polymer bioimplants	14
Non-convex sparse optimization-based impact force identification with limited vibration measurements	14
Comprehensive kinetostatic modeling and morphology characterization of cable-driven continuum robots for in-situ aero-engine maintenance	14
Imbalanced fault diagnosis of rotating machinery using autoencoder-based SuperGraph feature learning	13
Piezoelectric inertial robot for operating in small pipelines based on stick-slip mechanism: modeling and experiment	13
Massively efficient filter for topology optimization based on the splitting of tensor product structure	13
Three-dimensional parametric contact analysis of planetary roller screw mechanism and its application in grouping for selective assembly	11
Optimum design and preliminary experiments of a novel parallel end traction apparatus for upper-limb rehabilitation	11
Landing control method of a lightweight four-legged landing and walking robot	11
Multiresolution and multimaterial topology optimization of fail-safe structures under B-spline spaces	11
Advances in polishing of internal structures on parts made by laser-based powder bed fusion	11
Bionic soft robotic gripper with feedback control for adaptive grasping and capturing applications	10
Dynamic motion of quadrupedal robots on challenging terrain: a kinodynamic optimization approach	10
Characteristics and mechanisms of ductile-to-brittle transition of thin steel plates with coatings fabricated by laser directed energy deposition	10
Real-time tool condition monitoring method based on in situ temperature measurement and artificial neural network in turning	10
Lift system optimization for hover-capable flapping wing micro air vehicle	10
Soft-landing control for a six-legged mobile repetitive lander	9
Optimal design of a linkage-cam mechanism-based redundantly actuated parallel manipulator	9
Small tracking error correction for moving targets of intelligent electro-optical detection systems	8
Subsurface damage pattern and formation mechanism of monocrystalline β-Ga2O3 in grinding process	8
State-of-the-art on theories and applications of cable-driven parallel robots	8
Fixturing technology and system for thin-walled parts machining: a review	8
Fault diagnosis of axial piston pumps with multi-sensor data and convolutional neural network	8
Formation mechanism and modeling of surface waviness in incremental sheet forming	7
Development of an analytical model to estimate the churning losses in high-speed axial piston pumps	7
Energy field-assisted high-speed dry milling green machining technology for difficult-to-machine metal materials	7
Isogeometric analysis based on geometric reconstruction models	7
In-situ density measurement for plastic injection molding via ultrasonic technology	7
A novel approach for remanufacturing process planning considering uncertain and fuzzy information	7
Different manipulation mode analysis of a radial symmetrical hexapod robot with leg—arm integration	6
Group-based multiple pipe routing method for aero-engine focusing on parallel layout	6
Multi-model ensemble deep learning method for intelligent fault diagnosis with high-dimensional samples	6
Design and analysis of partially decoupled translational parallel mechanisms with single-loop structures	6
Mesh relationship modeling and dynamic characteristic analysis of external spur gears with gear wear	6
A novel approach to minimizing material loss for computer numerical control flank-regrinding of worn end mills	6
A multi-sensor relation model for recognizing and localizing faults of machines based on network analysis	6
M-LFM: a multi-level fusion modeling method for shape-performance integrated digital twin of complex structure	6
Multi-material additive manufacturing-functionally graded materials by means of laser remelting during laser powder bed fusion	6
Compensation modification of plastic gear tooth profile considering meshing deformation	5
Design, analysis, and neural control of a bionic parallel mechanism	5
Adaptive adjustment graph representation learning method for rotating machinery fault diagnosis under noisy signals	5
Integrated slipper retainer mechanism to eliminate slipper wear in high-speed axial piston pumps	5
Design, fabrication, and characterization of hierarchical mechanical metamaterials	5
Multiobjective trajectory optimization of intelligent electro-hydraulic shovel	5
Cutting edge preparation of microdrills by shear thickening polishing for improved hole quality in electronic PCBs	5
Turbidity-adaptive underwater image enhancement method using image fusion	5
Mechanism of material removal and chip formation of alumina dispersion strengthened copper in micro-milling	5

Precise semi-analytical inverse kinematic solution for 7-DOF offset manipulator with arm angle optimization	5
Enhancing the terrain adaptability of a multirobot cooperative transportation system via novel connectors and optimized cooperative strategies	5
Build orientation determination of multi-feature mechanical parts in selective laser melting via multi-objective decision making	5
Full-field dynamic strain reconstruction of an aero-engine blade from limited displacement responses	5
Unified method for typical gear failure modeling and stiffness calculation based on the matrix equation	5
Postprocessor development for ultrasonic cutting of honeycomb core curved surface with a straight blade	5
Effect of planet pin position errors on the fatigue reliability of large aviation planetary systems	4
Femtosecond laser-acoustic modeling and simulation for AlCu nanofilm nondestructive testing	4
Energy efficient cutting parameter optimization	4
Atomistic understanding of interfacial processing mechanism of silicon in water environment: A ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulation	4
Laser polishing of a high-entropy alloy manufactured by selective laser melting	4
Machinability of ultrasonic vibration-assisted micro-grinding in biological bone using nanolubricant	4
Comparative assessment of force, temperature, and wheel wear in sustainable grinding aerospace alloy using biolubricant	4
A novel task-oriented framework for dual-arm robotic assembly task	4
Ultrasound-guided prostate percutaneous intervention robot system and calibration by informative particle swarm optimization	4
Development of lunar regolith composite and structure via laser-assisted sintering	4
Edge preparation methods for cutting tools: a review	3
Review on flexible perovskite photodetector: processing and applications	3
Design of a novel side-mounted leg mechanism with high flexibility for a multi-mission quadruped earth rover BJTUBOT	3
Coordinated shift control of nonsynchronizer transmission for electric vehicles based on dynamic tooth alignment	3
Design and applications of morphing aircraft and their structures	3
Review on piezoelectric actuators: materials, classifications, applications, and recent trends	3
Robust design approach to the minimization of functional performance variations of products and systems	3
Progress of laser cleaning technology from the perspective of Chinese patents	3
Buckling optimization of curvilinear fiber-reinforced composite structures using a parametric level set method	3
Nonlinear sealing force of a seawater balance valve used in an 11000-meter manned submersible	3
Orientation effect of electropolishing characteristics of 316L stainless steel fabricated by laser powder bed fusion	3