Design and Optimization of Manufacturing Systems

<p><span style=color: rgba(23 43 77 1)>This Special Issue reprint presents recent advances in the design modeling optimization and control of manufacturing systems with a focus on innovative and practical approaches relevant to both academia and industry. Contributions cover a wide range of topics including intelligent scheduling simulation-based optimization human-centered production collaborative robotics and sustainable system design. The selected papers reflect the increasing complexity of modern production environments and the growing importance of integrating artificial intelligence cyber-physical systems and data-driven decision-making. An emphasis is placed on methodological rigor as well as real-world applicability making this reprint a valuable reference for researchers engineers and practitioners engaged in manufacturing system improvement and transformation. By showcasing both theoretical insights and applied case studies this collection offers a comprehensive overview of current trends and challenges in the field.</span></p>