Dear Colleagues,

The study of engineering of different machines throughout history is undoubtedly an exciting topic. For this reason, many of these historical inventions of the different productive sectors (agri-food, civil, industrial, chemical, textile, automotive, military, etc.) have been the object of study in the different engineering disciplines.

In particular, engineering graphic analyses of these historical inventions (of which in most cases there are no material remains) are frequently used for the virtual reconstruction and valorization of technical historical heritage. Subsequently, the 3D obtained computer-aided design (CAD) models have been subjected to computer-aided engineering (CAE) studies to analyze different functional and structural aspects.

Not in vain, the study of engineering graphics, defined as the set of graphic communication techniques that engineers, architects and designers use to express ideas and concepts, or the graphic expression applied to the design process, is becoming increasingly important.

The scope for case studies is very broad and can cover different disciplines of engineering, such as engineering graphics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, automation and robotic engineering or telecommunications engineering, among others.

This Special Issue invites researchers to submit original research papers and review articles related to any engineering discipline in which theoretical or practical issues of engineering graphics applied to notable historical inventions are considered. The topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• engineering graphics;
• computer-aided design;
• computer-aided engineering;
• industrial design;
• geometric modeling;
• virtual reality;
• augmented reality;
• computer animation.

Contributions in other domains are welcome, although we ask that you please contact the Guest Editor.

Prof. Dr. José Ignacio Rojas Sola
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• engineering graphics
• computer-aided design (CAD)
• computer-aided engineering (CAE)
• industrial design
• virtual reality
• augmented reality