This book presents the proceedings from the 5th NEWTECH conference (Belgrade Serbia 5-9 June
2017) the latest in a series of high-level conferences that bring together experts from
academia and industry in order to exchange knowledge ideas experiences research results and
information in the field of manufacturing. The range of topics addressed is wide including
for example machine tool research and in-machine measurements progress in CAD CAM
technologies rapid prototyping and reverse engineering nanomanufacturing advanced material
processing functional and protective surfaces and cyber-physical and reconfigurable
manufacturing systems. The book will benefit readers by providing updates on key issues and
recent progress in manufacturing engineering and technologies and will aid the transfer of
valuable knowledge to the next generation of academics and practitioners. It will appeal to all
who work or conduct research in this rapidly evolving field.
