Special Issue on the State-of-the-Art in Japanese Manufacturing Research

This Special Issue of the ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering (JMSE) seeks to strengthen ties between the journal and the Japanese manufacturing research community by showcasing high-level scientific contributions.It provides an opportunity for Japanese researchers to present their cutting-edge work while aiming to unite two of the world's leading scientific communities. Although JMSE is an American journal, it is vital to highlight the substantial contributions of the Japanese research community in this prestigious and historically significant publication. This initiative also promotes closer collaboration between researchers from both countries and the broader global community.