The primary research areas of the DME include (1) digital design and analysis, (2) the fundamental theory and technology of tribology, (3) micro/nano mechanics and tribology, (4) surface/interface theory and technology, (5) mechanical components and sealing technology, (6) mechanical system dynamics and fault diagnosis technology, (7) biomechanical systems and rehabilitation engineering, (8) intelligent manufacturing equipment and control, (9) precision and special processing technology, (10) robotics, (11) IC manufacturing equipment, (12) manufacturing system automation and digitization, (13) forming manufacturing theory and computer simulation, (14) heavy equipment design and manufacturing, (15) forming process monitoring and control and intelligent technology, (16) laser processing and micro/nano processing, (17) additive manufacturing and bio-manufacturing, and (18) aerospace manufacturing engineering, among others.