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The Best Paper Award 2024
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2024 Study on a Novel Peeling of Nano-Particle (PNP) Process for Localized Material Removal on a 4H-SiC Surface by Controllable Magnetic Field Thitipat Permpatdechakul, Panart Khajornrungruang, Keisuke Suzuki, and Shotaro Kutomi |
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Thitipat Permpatdechakul Mitsui High-tec, Inc. | Panart Khajornrungruang Kyushu Institute of Technology | Keisuke Suzuki Kyushu Institute of Technology | Shotaro Kutomi Kyushu Institute of Technology |

Photo: The Best Paper Award winners, IJAT editors, and a publishing staff. First line from the left: Dr. Thitipat Permpatdechakul (the Best Paper Award winner, Mitsui High-tec, Inc.), Prof. Emeritus Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief, The University of Tokyo), Prof. Panart Khajornrungruang (the Best Paper Award winner, Kyushu Institute of Technology), and Prof. Keisuke Suzuki (the Best Paper Award winner, Kyushu Institute of Technology). Second line from the left: Ms. Serina Yagi (publisher), Prof. Yasuhiro Kakinuma (Keio University), Prof. Hayato Yoshioka (The University of Tokyo), Prof. Emeritus Tojiro Aoyama (Keio University).
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The Best Paper Award 2023 and The Best Review Award 2023
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2023 Sensor-Integrated Tool for Self-Optimizing Single-Lip Deep Hole Drilling Robert Wegert, Mohammad Alaa Alhamede, Vinzenz Guski, Siegfried Schmauder, and Hans-Christian Möhring |
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Robert Wegert Universität Stuttgart | Mohammad Alaa Alhamede Universität Stuttgart | Vinzenz Guski Universität Stuttgart | Siegfried Schmauder Universität Stuttgart | Hans-Christian Möhring Universität Stuttgart |
Photo: The Best Paper Award winner receive certificate. Left: Prof. Emeritus Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief, The University of Tokyo). Right: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Christian Möhring (the Best Paper Award winner, Universität Stuttgart).
Photo: Left to right: Prof. Yasuhiro Kakinuma (Keio University), Prof. Hayato Yoshioka (The University of Tokyo), Prof. Emeritus Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-inChief, The University of Tokyo), Prof. Dr.- Ing. Hans-Christian Möhring (the Best Paper Award winner, Universität Stuttgart), Prof. Emeritus Toshimichi Moriwaki (Kobe University / Setsunan University), Prof. Emeritus Tojiro Aoyama (Keio University), and Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Kyoto University).
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IJAT BEST REVIEW AWARD 2023 Magnetic Levitation Technology for Precision Motion Systems: A Review and Future Perspectives Lei Zhou and Jingjie Wu |
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Lei Zhou The University of Texas at Austin | Jingjie Wu The University of Texas at Austin |

Photo: The Best Review Award winners receive certificates with award plaque. Left: Mr. Jingjie Wu (the Best Review Award winner, University of Wisconsin-Madison). Right: Assoc. Prof. Lei Zhou (the Best Review Award winner, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
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The Best Paper Award 2022 and The Special Paper Award 2022
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IJAT BEST PAPER AWARD 2022 Vibration Mode and Motion Trajectory Simulations of an Articulated Robot by a Dynamic Model Considering Joint Bearing Stiffness Ryuta Sato, Yuya Ito, Shigeto Mizuura, and Keiichi Shirase |
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Ryuta Sato Kobe University | Yuya Ito DAIHEN Corporation | Shigeto Mizuura DAIHEN Corporation | Keiichi Shirase Kobe University |
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IJAT SPECIAL PAPER AWARD 2022 High-Precision Mobile Robotic Manipulator for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems Shinichi Inoue, Akihisa Urata, Takumi Kodama, Tobias Huwer, Yuya Maruyama, Sho Fujita, Hidenori Shinno, and Hayato Yoshioka |
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Shinichi Inoue Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. | Akihisa Urata Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. | Takumi Kodama Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. | Tobias Huwer Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. | Yuya Maruyama Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. | Sho Fujita Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. | Hidenori Shinno Tokyo Institute of Technology | Hayato Yoshioka Tokyo Institute of Technology |

Photo: The Best Paper Award winners, the Special Paper Award winners, IJAT editors, and publishing staff. The first row (left to right): Prof. Emeritus Mamoru Mitsuishi (Editor-in-Chief, The University of Tokyo), publishing staff, Prof. Ryuta Sato (the Best Paper Award winner, Nagoya University), Mr. Tobias Huwer, Dr. Akihisa Urata, Dr. Sho Fujita, and Mr. Takumi Kodama (the Special Paper Award winners, Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.). The second row (left to right): Prof. Atsushi Matsubara (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Kyoto University), Prof. Keiichi Shirase (the Best Paper Award winner, Kobe University), Prof. Hayato Yoshioka (the Special Paper Award winner / The University of Tokyo), Prof. Tatsuaki Furumoto (Kanazawa University), and Prof. Yasuhiro Kakinuma (Keio University). The third row (left to right): Prof. Emeritus Nobuyuki Moronuki (Tokyo Metropolitan University), Prof. Rei Hino (Nagoya University), Assoc. Prof. Yukie Nagai (Tokyo Metropolitan University), Prof. Keiichi Nakamoto (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology), and Dr. Masako Sudo (FANUC CORPORATION). The fourth row (left to right): Prof. Emeritus Tojiro Aoyama (Keio University), Dr. Keiji Mitsuyuki (DENSO CORPORATION), and Prof. Naoki Asakawa (Kanazawa University).
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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).