Summary
We had the honor of hosting Professor Yusuf Altintas from The University of British Columbia, a globally recognized expert in manufacturing automation and digital machining. In his seminar, Professor Altintas shared groundbreaking insights from his decades-long career, including the development of virtual machining systems and digital twins for process monitoring and control. His work continues to shape the future of precision manufacturing worldwide.
We were delighted to welcome Professor Yusuf Altintas to Georgia Tech for a special seminar on his pioneering contributions to the field of manufacturing automation. Professor Altintas, a Distinguished University Scholar at The University of British Columbia (UBC) and Officer of the Order of Canada, is a world-renowned researcher in machining dynamics, machine tool vibrations, and virtual machining systems.
With over four decades of experience and more than 44,500 citations to his name, Professor Altintas has made foundational contributions to how we model, simulate, and optimize metal cutting and CNC processes. He is the founder of the Manufacturing Automation Laboratory (MAL) at UBC and the creator of widely adopted software tools such as CUTPRO, MACHPRO, and Virtual CNC, used by over 300 organizations globally.
In his talk, titled “Digital Machining,” Professor Altintas presented an overview of his lab’s research on developing physics-based models for cutting mechanics, machine tool dynamics, and servo control systems. These models allow for virtual design, real-time monitoring, and feedrate optimization in complex multi-axis machining tasks. His team’s work on digital twin technology enables real-time communication with CNC systems to adapt machining strategies dynamically, leading to safer, more efficient, and higher-quality manufacturing processes.
Beyond his technical achievements, Professor Altintas has played an essential role in shaping the global research community. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the National Academy of Engineering (USA), ASME, CIRP, and several other prestigious organizations. His leadership in initiatives like the NSERC CANRIMT network and his role in education through program development at UBC continue to inspire the next generation of manufacturing engineers.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from Professor Altintas and thank him for sharing his time, experience, and vision for the future of intelligent manufacturing.
