- General machine design, machine elements and systems
Geometric, mathematical and mechanical modelling and simulation; Loading and stress conditions; Friction, wear and lubrication of machine elements; Materials, thermal treatments and coatings; Noise and vibrations; Monitoring and maintenance; Testing of mechanical systems; Failure analysis; Safety, quality and reliability; Power transmission systems (optimized design, experimental testing – lifetime assessment, efficiency and noise behaviour, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance); Machine design for Industry 4.0 (knowledge, creativity, innovations)
- Advanced technologies in the Industry 4.0 focus
Intelligent manufacturing systems; Advanced engineering and industrial design; Virtual engineering; Robotics and mechatronics; Rapid prototyping; Additive technologies and additive production; Virtual engineering technologies and simulations; Information and computer technologies; Communication and navigation engineering and technologies; Energy-saving and environment-friendly technologies; Regeneration technologies; Digital transformation in mechanical engineering – strategies, trends, realization
- Mechanical engineering education in the context of Industry 4.0
Current state of mechanical engineers education in Western Balkan countries; Comparison of systems of education in EU and Western Balkan countries; Analysis of mechanical engineers education demands and outcomes according to the Industry 4.0; Ways to improve the education of mechanical engineers in Western Balkan region regarding the 21st-century market demands; Information and communication technologies in mechanical engineering education