Conference Program

9th Virtual Machining Process Technologies Conference (VMPT)

May 17-20, 2026 Vancouver, BC, Canada

 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel

May 17, 2026 – Sunday

  • 6:00-8:00 pm: Registration

May 18, 2026 – Monday

Plenary Sessions Day: Highlights of research activities at the universities and industry partners.

  • 8:30-9:00 am: Registration, Coffee  
  • 9:00-9:30 am: Prof. Kaan Erkorkmaz, Leader of CANRIMT3 (University of Waterloo): Summary of Canadian Research in Innovative Machining (NSERC CANRIMT3)
  • 9:30-10:00 am: Prof. Michael Zaeh, Institute Leader of IWB (Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (IWB), Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany): Research Highlights at Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (IWB), (Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany)
  • 10:00-10:30 am: Prof. Hans-Christian Möhring, Institute Leader of IfW and Dr. Jan Wolf (The Institute for Machine Tools (IfW), University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany): Research Highlights at The Institute for Machine Tools (IfW) at the University of Stuttgart (Grex-box modelling approaches for describing coating wear in profile turning)
  • 10:30-11:00 am: Prof. Berend Denkena, Institute Leader of IFW, and Dr. Volker Boess (Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW), Leibnitz University of Hannover, Hannover, Germany): Virtual machining applications with varying scales in geometry and time
  • 11:00-11:30 am: Dr. Jokin Muñoa, Technical Manager, I. Laka, B. Iñigo, I. Urresti, V. Damply, and A. Barrios (IDEKO, Spain): Robots for machining: challenges and technical solutions, IDEKO, Spain
  • 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Dr. Anders Liljerehn (Sandvik Coromant, Sweden): Research and Development at Sandvik Coromant Engineering Center, Sweden  
  • 12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch and Poster Presentations
  • 1:30-2:00 pm: Dr. Serafettin Engin, Fellow (Pratt & Whitney Canada): Challenges in Aerospace Engine Part Manufacturing
  • 2:00-2:30 pm: Dr. ShuoPeng Liang, Dr. Chun-Yu Tsai, and Dr. Chung-Yu Tai (ITRI, Taiwan): Application of Cutting Simulation and Equipment Digital Twins to Remote Collaborative Manufacturing Process Diagnosis
  • 2:30-3:00 pm: Prof. Yusuf Altintas (University of British Columbia): Research Highlights of Digital Machining and Machine Tool research at UBC, Vancouver
  • 3:00-3:30 pm: Prof. Kaan Erkorkmaz (University of Waterloo): Machine tool dynamic modeling, gear cutting, and additive manufacturing at University of Waterloo
  • 3:30-4:00 pm: Coffee Break
  • 4:00-4:30 pm: Prof. René Mayer (Polytechnique Montréal): Machine tool metrology and machining research at Polytechnique Montréal
  • 4:30-5:00 pm: Dr. Darren Feenstra and Prof. Stephen C. Veldhuis (McMaster University): Assessing material properties under extreme temperatures, heavy loads and severe friction to realize high performance designs and manufacturing processes
  • 5:00-5:30 pm: Assoc. Prof. Keivan Ahmadi (University of Victoria): Machine Tool Dynamics Research at UVic
  • 5:30-6:00 pm: Assoc. Prof. Jihyun Lee, Soheil Amani, Dong Yoon Lee, and Simon S. Park (University of Calgary): Sensor assisted manufacturing at University of Calgary (Data-Driven Estimation of Tool Tip Dynamics and Force Coefficients for Milling Chatter Stability)
  • 7:00-9:00 pm: VMPT Banquet Dinner Sheraton Richmond (Conference venue)

May 19, 2026 – Tuesday

  • 8:30-8:50 am: Soonhong Hwang, Jongmin Lim, Seungmin Jeong, Dury Kim, Changwon Oh, Byoungsik Gil, and Changho Lee (DN Solutions, Korea): Controller–integrated machine tool feed drive model for control performance prediction and acceleration/deceleration parameter tuning
  • 8:50-9:10 am: Mohammadreza Talebloo, Vikram Roussel, and Oguzhan Tuysuz (Polytechnique Montréal): Identification of In-Process Modal Frequencies of Thin-Walled Parts Using a Non-Contact Sensor
  • 9:10-9:30 am: Javad Asgari Pirbalouti and Yusuf Altintas (University of British Columbia): Generalized error prediction and decoupling of 5-axis machine tools with physics-based artificial neural networks
  • 9:30-9:50 am: Yuta Sugai, Kyungki Lee, Takehiro Hayasaka, Eiji Shamoto, Wataru Nagata, Shigeki Higuchi, and Ayumi Yamazaki (Nagoya University, Japan): Effects of carbides in hardened die steels on elliptical vibration cutting with single crystalline diamond tool
  • 9:50-10:10 am: J. Pena-Barrio, M. Sanz-Calle, J. Aguirrebeitia, H. Urreta, and Jokin Muñoa (IDEKO, Spain): An RCSA-Based Methodology for Predicting the Dynamic Response of Machine Tools on Flexible Floors with Experimental Validation
  • 10:10-10:30 am: Kazuya Ae, Yutaro Kawana, and Norikazu Suzuki (Kobe University, Japan): Parameter identification of dynamic cutting force model under vibration using sensor-integrated tool holder and vibration measurements in milling
  • 10:30-11:00 am: Coffee Break
  • 11:00-11:20 am: Ebrahim Pasbanian, Yusuf Altintas, and Anasavarapu Srikantha Phani (University of British Columbia): Real-Time Identification of Time-Varying Structural Dynamics in Ball-Screw Feed Drives Using Physics-Informed Kalman Filtering
  • 11:20-11:40 am: Behnam Karimi, Peiyuan Su, and Yusuf Altintas (University of British Columbia): Digital Machining of Turbine Blades: From Thin-Walled Workpiece to Tool Tip Dynamics
  • 11:40 am-12:00 pm: Owen Gatenby and Yusuf Altintas (University of British Columbia): Trajectory Optimization for Five-Axis Machining with Coupled Toolpath Smoothing and Feedrate Planning
  • 12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch and Poster Presentations
  • 1:30-1:50 pm: Ryota Taniguchi, Kyungki Lee, Takehiro Hayasaka, Eiji Shamoto, Yuta Iwasaki, and Ryosuke Imura (Nagoya University, Japan): On-machine-tool measurement for diamond tool edge profile utilizing tool-workpiece contact detection method
  • 1:50-2:10 pm: Soohyun Nam, Seongmo Song, Jeongin Koo, Simon Park, and Dong Yoon Lee (KITECH, Korea): A Tool Condition Monitoring Technique based on Physics-Aware Edge Coefficient Estimated from Low-Cost Monitoring Sensors
  • 2:10-2:30 pm: Mohammadmahdi Mehrabi and Keivan Ahmadi (University of Victoria): A Probabilistic Graphical Approach to Modelling Machine Tool Dynamics
  • 2:30-2:50 pm: Eden Lazar and Stephen C. Veldhuis (McMaster University): On-Machine Focus Variation Microscopy Sensor for Three-dimensional Tool Wear Characterization
  • 2:50-3:10 pm: Ali Ebrahimi-Tirtashi and Keivan Ahmadi (University of Victoria): A Multi-Stage Clustering Method for Automating Operational Modal Analysis in Milling
  • 3:10-3:30 pm: Nicholas Bandiera and Stephen C. Veldhuis (McMaster University): On-Axis Adhesion Testing of Tool Coatings Under Machining-Relevant Conditions
  • 3:30-4:00 pm: Coffee break
  • 4:00-4:20 pm: Zhenghui Lu and Xiaoliang Jin (University of British Columbia): Pressure-Dependent Yielding of Polymer Matrix in CFRP Machining: Effects on Material Removal Mechanisms
  • 4:20-4:40 pm: Nada Abdelmoneim Moustafa, Abdalla H. Farouk, Ashraf O. Nassef, Ahmed Damir, and Maryam Aramesh (McMaster University): High Productivity, High Quality Machining of Inconel 718 via Multi‑Objective Optimization and a Novel Solid Lubrication Solution
  • 4:40-5:00 pm: SeungJun Lee, Kangrim Choi, DongWon Kim, and ShiHyoung Ryu (EDIM, Korea): A Multi-Agent Framework for Smart CNC Cutting Processes

May 20, 2026 – Wednesday (Closed Session for CANRIMT3 Members)

  • 8:30-10:00 am: CANRIMT3 meeting
    • Summary by Prof. Kaan Erkorkmaz
    • Research Theme Presentations (Themes I, II, III, IV and V).
  • 10:00-10:30 am: Coffee break
  • 10:30 am-12:00 pm: Scientific Committee meeting
  • 12:30-1:30 pm: Advisory Board meeting

Poster Presentations

SeungJun Lee, ChulSoon Im, DongWon Kim, and ShiHyoung Ryu (EDIM)Real-time Cutting Load Prediction in CNC Milling via Simulation and Monitoring Data Fusion and Stateful GRU
MinGyu Jeong, DongWon Kim, EunYoung Heo, and ShiHyoung Ryu (EDIM)Tool Wear Prediction Using Cutting Physics Data and Feature Parameters of Fused Sensor Signals
Seungchul Han, Seung Gi Kim, and TaeJin Kim (EDIM)Tool Wear Prediction via Physics-Informed Data Learning
Eunji Lee, YoungChul Song, Dong-Gil Na, and ShiHyoung Ryu (EDIM)Machining Process-Specific Feature Selection and Weighting for ANN-Based Tool Wear Prediction
Agathe Berube, Anders Liljerehn, Gaetano Massimo Pittala, and Oguzhan Tuysuz (Polytechnique Montréal and Sandvik Coromant)Simulation-based design optimization of cutting edge geometries
Matthew Howald, Yusuf Altintas, Anders Liljerehn, and Dan Ostling (University of British Columbia and Sandvik Coromant)Automated Tuning of Tuned Mass Dampers for Chatter Suppression in Boring Bars
Alfredo M. Bogantes and Maryam Aramesh (McMaster University)A Closed-Loop Smart MQL System Based on Cutting Force Feedback
Ziyue Xu and Xiaoliang Jin (University of British Columbia)Effect of Tool Nose Radius on Surface Integrity Formation in Turning of Waspaloy
Sinthea Khatun and Maryam Aramesh (McMaster University)Development of New Nickle based Solid Lubricant Coatings for Machining Difficult to Cut Materials
Victor Saciotto, Joern Kohlscheen, and Stephen C. Veldhuis (McMaster University)Influence of Pulsed Substrate Bias on the Integrity and Performance of AlTiN Coatings in High-Speed Machining of SS304
Solange Gribonval and René Mayer (Polytechnique Montréal)Relating Measured Errors to Machine Condition for Maintenance of Large Gantry Machine Tools
Tianliang Zhuang and René Mayer (Polytechnique Montréal)A framework for estimating structured light scanners’ measuring uncertainty on freeform geometry profile
Javad Hashemi Khosrowshahi, Bin Shi, and Maryam Aramesh (McMaster University)Extreme-load, high-temperature tribological analysis of Al-Si solid lubricant coatings for seizure prevention
Tristan Cloutier and René Mayer (Polytechnique Montréal)Prediction of robot tool deflections during machining from the characterization of static joint compliances
Graham Stokes and Keivan Ahmadi (University of Victoria)Probabilistic Forward and Inverse Modelling of Setup Parameters in Rotary Screw Hobbing