
World Congress 2027
The 17th World Congress of the International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science will be organized in the vibrant city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The IFToMM World Congress, held every four years, stands as the most significant international event in the field of mechanism and machine science, encompassing the full spectrum of activities carried out by all Technical Committees, Permanent Commissions, and Cross-Disciplinary Groups within the IFToMM community. Beyond being a scientific congress, it is also a unique occasion for researchers, scholars, and students from all over the world to come together, exchange innovative ideas, share valuable experiences, strengthen collaborations, and engage in discussions about the future developments and challenges that will shape the theory and practice of mechanisms and machines.
- Biomechanical engineering and Micromechanisms
- Computational kinematics and Multibody dynamics
- Design methodology and Reliability of machines and mechanisms
- Dynamics of machinery and Vibration
- Rotor dynamics and Engines and power trains
- Gearing and Power Transmission
- Gearing and transmissions and Tribology
- Transportation machinery and Sustainable energy systems
- Education and Standardization of terminology
- History of MMS
- Securing Future Environment
- Cross-disciplinary topics
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