Chapter 1: Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithm skill for Convective Weather Forecasting in Uttarakhand -- Chapter 2: Automated and Non contact Inspection of Cylindrical Components Using Vision System -- Chapter 3: A Comprehensive Review on Machining of Materials for Biomedical Applications using Non-traditional Machining -- Chapter 4: Numerical investigation of damped vibrations in slender flexible structures -- Chapter 5: Statistical analysis of four artificial intelligence algorithms for multi-step short-term wind speed forecasting in four Indian cities -- Chapter 6: A Novel Spur Gear Inspection Method -- Chapter 7: Modeling and Analysis of Barriers to Industry 4.0 enabled Circular Economy -- Chapter 8: Circular economy practices in Manufacturing organization: Analysis of Enablers -- Chapter 9: Design and Analysis of Automated Guided Vehicle For Production Line -- Chapter 10: Manufacturing operational excellence through quality 4.0: A case illustration of the aerospace industry -- etc.

This book presents select proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Symposium on Fluids and Thermal Engineering (FLUTE 2023). It covers latest research trends in the areas of production engineering and technology such as sustainable manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping, process planning, production scheduling, manufacturing management and automation, metrology, optimization methods for production processes, developments in casting, welding, machining, materials and machine tools. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in the areas of manufacturing and materials engineering.