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IJAT Best Paper Award 2021
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2021 Evaluation of Machine Tool Spindle Using Carbon Fiber Composite Ryo Kondo, Daisuke Kono, and Atsushi Matsubara |
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Ryo Kondo Kyoto University | Daisuke Kono Kyoto University | Atsushi Matsubara Kyoto University |

Photo: The Best Paper Award winners, IJAT editors, and publishing staff. The first row (left to right): Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief, The University of Tokyo), Dr. Ryo Kondo (winner, Kyoto University (graduated)), Prof. Daisuke Kono (winner, Kyoto University), Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (winner / Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Kyoto University). The second row (left to right): Prof. Hayato Yoshioka (Tokyo Institute of Technology), Prof. Nobuyuki Moronuki (Tokyo Metropolitan University), Prof. Naoki Asakawa (Kanazawa University), Prof. Tojiro Aoyama (Keio University). The third row (left to right): Prof. Tatsuaki Furumoto (Kanazawa University), Prof. Masahiro Anzai (Shibaura Institute of Technology), Prof. Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa (Tohoku University), Prof. Rei Hino (Nagoya University). The fourth row: Dr. Tomohiko Maeda (Fujitsu Limited) and publishing staff.
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2020
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2020 Tool Orientation Angle Optimization for a Multi-Axis Robotic Milling System Leandro Batista da Silva, Hayato Yoshioka, Hidenori Shinno, and Jiang Zhu |
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Leandro Batista da Silva Honda Engineering Co., Ltd. | Hayato Yoshioka Tokyo Institute of Technology | Hidenori Shinno Tokyo Institute of Technology | Jiang Zhu Tokyo Institute of Technology |

Photo: The Best Paper Award winners, IJAT editors, and publishing staff. Upper left to right: Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief, The University of Tokyo), Dr. Leandro Batista da Silva (winner, Accenture PLC (current)), Prof. Hayato Yoshioka (winner/editor, Tokyo Institute of Technology), Prof. Jiang Zhu (winner, Tokyo Institute of Technology). Middle left to right: Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Kyoto University), Prof. Tojiro Aoyama (Keio University), Prof. Naoki Asakawa (Kanazawa University), Prof. Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa (Tohoku University). Lower left to right: Prof. Keiichi Shirase (Kobe University), Prof. Yasuhiro Takaya (Osaka University), Prof. Rei Hino (Nagoya University), Mr. Naohiko Tanabe, Mr. Kunihiko Uchida (publisher).
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2019
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2019 Adaptive Active Vibration Control for Machine Tools with Highly Position-Dependent Dynamics Robin Kleinwort, Jonathan Platz, and Michael F. Zaeh |
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Robin Kleinwort Technical University of Munich | Jonathan Platz Technical University of Munich | Michael F. Zaeh Technical University of Munich |

Photo: The Best Paper Award winner receives a certificate. Left: Prof. Michael F. Zaeh, Technical University of Munich (winner). Right: Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi, The University of Tokyo (Editor-in-Chief).

Photo: Award winner and IJAT Editors. From the left: Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (Deputy Editor-in-Chief), Prof. Michael F. Zaeh (winner), Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief), Prof. Hayato Yoshioka (Editor).
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IJAT Best Paper Award & Best Review Award 2018
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2018 Integrated Chatter Monitoring Based on Sensorless Cutting Force/Torque Estimation in Parallel Turning Yuki Yamada, Takashi Kadota, Shinya Sakata, Junji Tachibana, Kenichi Nakanishi, Manabu Sawada, and Yasuhiro Kakinuma |
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Yuki Yamada Keio University | Takashi Kadota Keio University | Shinya Sakata Keio University |
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Junji Tachibana PMAC-Japan Co., Ltd. | Kenichi Nakanishi Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Manabu Sawada Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Yasuhiro Kakinuma Keio University |

Photo: The Best Paper Award winners receive certificates with a honorarium. Left: Prof. Yasuhiro Kakinuma at Keio University, winner of the Best Paper Award. Center: Mr. Yuki Yamada at NSK Ltd. (current), winner of the Best Paper Award. Right: Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi at The University of Tokyo, Editor-in-Chief.

Photo: The Best Paper Award winners, IJAT editors, and publishing staffs. First line from the left: Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (Deputy Editor-in-Chief), Prof. Yasuhiro Kakinuma (winner), Mr. Yuki Yamada (winner), Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief). Second line from the left: Mr. Yonetatsu Matsumoto (publisher), Prof. Naoki Asakawa, Dr. Tomohiko Maeda, Prof. Hayato Yoshioka, Mr. Kunihiko Uchida (publisher).
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IJAT BEST REVIEW AWARD 2018 “Industrie 4.0” and Smart Manufacturing – A Review of Research Issues and Application Examples Klaus-Dieter Thoben, Stefan Wiesner, and Thorsten Wuest |
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Klaus-Dieter Thoben University of Bremen, BIBA: Bremer Institut fur Produktion und Logistik GmbH | Stefan Wiesner BIBA: Bremer Institut fur Produktion und Logistik GmbH | Thorsten Wuest West Virginia University |

Photo: The Best Review Award winners receive certificates with a commemorative shield. Center: Prof. Stefan Wiesner at BIBA. Right: Prof. Klaus-Dieter Thoben at BIBA/University of Bremen. The other author, Prof. Thorsten Wuest also receives a certificate.
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2017
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2017 Fundamental Study on Novel On-Machine Measurement Method of a Cutting Tool Edge Profile with a Fluorescent Confocal Microscopy Kenji Maruno, Masaki Michihata, Yasuhiro Mizutani, and Yasuhiro Takaya |
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Kenji Maruno Osaka University | Masaki Michihata The University of Tokyo | Yasuhiro Mizutani Osaka University | Yasuhiro Takaya Osaka University |

Photo The award winners receive certificates with a honorarium. Center: Mr. Kenji Maruno at Hitachi, Ltd., winner of the Best Paper Award; left side: Prof. Yasuhiro Takaya at Osaka University, co-winner of the Award; right side: Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi at the University of Tokyo, Editor-in-Chief.

Photo The award winners and IJAT editors. First line from the left: Prof. Yasuhiro Takaya (winner and editor), Mr. Kenji Maruno (winner), Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief), Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (Deputy Editor-in-Chief). Second line from the left: Prof. Hidenori Shinno, Prof. Koichi Morishige, Prof. Naoki Asakawa, Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi, Prof. Hayato Yoshioka, Prof. Masaru Nakano.
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IJAT Best Review Award 2016
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IJAT BEST REVIEW AWARD 2016 In-Process and On-Machine Measurement of Machining Accuracy for Process and Product Quality Management: A Review Yasuhiro Takaya |
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Yasuhiro Takaya Osaka University |

Photo Center: Assoc. Prof. Yasuhiro Mizutani, substitute of the winner of Review Paper Award; right side of him: Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi, Editor in Chief.
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2016
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2016 Advanced Control Strategies for Active Vibration Suppression in Laser Cutting Machines Berend Denkena, Martin Eckl, and Thomas Lepper |
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Berend Denkena Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools, Leibniz Universitat Hannover | Martin Eckl Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools, Leibniz Universitat Hannover | Thomas Lepper Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools, Leibniz Universitat Hannover |

Photo Center: Prof. Berend Denkena, the winner of Best Paper Award; right side of him: Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi, Editor in Chief.
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2015
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2015 Thermally Caused Location Errors of Rotary Axes of 5-Axis Machine Tools Michael Gebhardt, Alexander Schneeberger, Sascha Weikert, Wolfgang Knapp, and Konrad Wegener |
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Michael Gebhardt Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF), ETH Zurich | Alexander Schneeberger Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF), ETH Zurich | Sascha Weikert Inspire, Transfer Institute for Mechatronic Systems and Manufacturing Technology | Wolfgang Knapp Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF), ETH Zurich | Konrad Wegener Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF), ETH Zurich |

Photo The Best Paper Award 2015 winner, Professor Konrad Wegener (left) of IWF, ETH Zurich and the grantor, Prof. Nobuyuki Moronuki (right) on behalf of IJAT Editorial Committee.
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2014
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2014 Positioning Characteristics of a MEMS Linear Motor Utilizing a Thin Film Permanent Magnet and DLC Coating Ryogen Fujiwara, Tadahiko Shinshi, and Minoru Uehara |
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Ryogen Fujiwara Tokyo Institute of Technology | Tadahiko Shinshi Tokyo Institute of Technology | Minoru Uehara Hitachi Metals, Ltd. |

Photo The Best Paper Award 2014 winner and members of IJAT Editorial Committee. Center in the front row: the winner, Dr. Ryogen Fujiwara of Tokyo Institute of Technology; left side: Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi (Editor-in-Chief); right side: Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi (Deputy Editor-in-Chief).
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2013
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2013 Estimation of Dynamic Mechanical Error for Evaluation of Machine Tool Structures Daisuke Kono, Sascha Weikert, Atsushi Matsubara, and Kazuo Yamazaki |
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Daisuke Kono Kyoto University | Sascha Weikert ETH Zurich | Atsushi Matsubara Kyoto University | Kazuo Yamazaki University of California |

Photo From left, Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi (Editor in Chief), Assist. Prof. Daisuke Kono (the winner of Best Paper Award).
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IJAT Best Review Award 2013
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IJAT BEST REVIEW AWARD 2013 Indirect Measurement of Volumetric Accuracy for Three-Axis and Five-Axis Machine Tools: A Review Soichi Ibaraki and Wolfgang Knapp |
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Soichi Ibaraki Kyoto University | Wolfgang Knapp Engineering Office Dr. W. Knapp |

Photo From left, Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi (Editor in Chief), Assist. Prof. Daisuke Kono (in behalf of the winner of Best Review Award).
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2012
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2012 Identification of 5-Axis Machine Tools Feed Drive Systems for Contouring Simulation Burak Sencer, and Yusuf Altintas |
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Burak Sencer Nagoya University | Yusuf Altintas University of British Columbia |

Photo From right, Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi (Editor in Chief), Dr. Burak Sencer (the winner)
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2011
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2011 Adaptive Cutting Force Prediction in Milling Processes Takashi Matsumura, Takahiro Shirakashi, and Eiji Usui |
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Takashi Matsumura Tokyo Denki University | Takahiro Shirakashi Tokyo Denki University | Eiji Usui Tokyo Denki University |

Photo From right, Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi (Editor in Chief), Prof. Takashi Matsumura (the winner), Dr. Kitao Takahara (Fuji Technology Press).
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IJAT Best Paper Award 2010
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2010 A Machine Tool Spindle Achieving Real-Time Balancing Using Magnetic Fluid Keiichi Nakamoto, Shinya Mitsuhashi, Kazuhiko Adachi, and Keiichi Shirase |
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Keiichi Nakamoto Osaka University | Shinya Mitsuhashi Kobe University | Kazuhiko Adachi Kobe University | Keiichi Shirase Kobe University |

Photo From left, Prof. Yoshimi Takeuchi (Editor in Chief), Assst. Prof. Keiichi Nakamoto (the winner).