This book reports on research findings and technologies supporting the paradigm shift toward the Factory of the Future. Gathering peer-review contributions to the 9th International Scientific-Technical Conference MANUFACTURING 2026, held on May 19-21, 2026, in Poznan, Poland, it covers topics relating to quality management in the context of Industry 4.0/5.0 and sustainable development. They report on advanced methods for intelligent monitoring, big data analytics, energy efficiency and new strategies for safety and ergonomics in organization. All in all, this book provides researchers, engineers, production managers, and educators with extensive information for advancing quality engineering in the next generation of manufacturing systems.
