The proceedings contain 190 papers. The topics discussed include: hybrid modeling for testing intelligent software for lunar-mars closed life support; image analysis and vision systems for processing plants; from fuzzy set theory to computational intelligence - special European experiences; computer simulation and information management systems for material processing; simulation of springback with the draw/bend test; logical rule extraction from data by maximum neural networks; a systematic and reliable approach to pattern classification; dynamic associative memory using chaotic neural networks; trends in intelligent process control in the primary aluminum industry; and the heredity and control of microstructures of liquid metals during rapid cooling processes.