Prof. Kiritsis Editor-in-Chief @ Frontiers in Manufacturing Tech.

Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited publisher with an innovative vision and unprecedented open access capabilities that guarantee the quality and the visibility of papers published in Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology.

Why should researchers choose this new journal over similar ones from other publishers?
Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited publisher with innovative vision and unprecedented open access capabilities that guarantee the quality and the visibility of papers published in Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology (FMT). The journal attracts the world's top researchers and the Editorial Team consists of reputable experts in the Specialty Fields of FMT.

What’s your vision for real success and innovation in your journal research area?
With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), manufacturing is more and more realized in terms of global value chains. Trusted data sharing among all value chains actors is paramount. Furthermore, Industry 4.0 technologies aim to enable trusted collaborations among stakeholders and implement advanced manufacturing processes towards the coming Industry 5.0 principles of being Human-Centric, Sustainable, and Resilient.

What makes you passionate about leading this journal and having an impact on this specific research?
With the enabling powers of Industry 4.0 technologies and Industry 5.0 principles, manufacturing can become an essential factor in reinforcing connections between societies all over the world and even keeping peace.

Name one concrete solution or innovation the journal can provide to a global challenge?
Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology can openly and effectively disseminate the knowledge within stakeholders’ triangle (academia, research & technology organizations, and industry) and thus create manufacturing solutions that satisfy the essential needs of local societies in a resilient and sustainable manner.