scholarly journals Six-Gear Roadmap Towards the Smart Factory

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3568
Author(s):  
Amr T. Sufian ◽  
Badr M. Abdullah ◽  
Muhammad Ateeq ◽  
Roderick Wah ◽  
David Clements
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Smart Manufacturing ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Industrial Manufacturing ◽  
Key Enabling Technologies ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

The fourth industrial revolution is the transformation of industrial manufacturing into smart manufacturing. The advancement of digital technologies that make the trend Industry 4.0 are considered as the transforming force that will enable this transformation. However, Industry 4.0 digital technologies need to be connected, integrated and used effectively to create value and to provide insightful information for data driven manufacturing. Smart manufacturing is a journey and requires a roadmap to guide manufacturing organizations for its adoption. The objective of this paper is to review different methodologies and strategies for smart manufacturing implementation to propose a simple and a holistic roadmap that will support the transition into smart factories and achieve resilience, flexibility and sustainability. A comprehensive review of academic and industrial literature was preformed based on multiple stage approach and chosen criteria to establish existing knowledge in the field and to evaluate latest trends and ideas of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies, techniques and applications in the manufacturing industry. These criteria are sub-grouped to fit within various stages of the proposed roadmap and attempts to bridge the gap between academia and industry and contributes to a new knowledge in the literature. This paper presents a conceptual approach based on six stages. In each stage, key enabling technologies and strategies are introduced, the common challenges, implementation tips and case studies of industrial applications are discussed to potentially assist in a successful adoption. The significance of the proposed roadmap serve as a strategic practical tool for rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies for smart manufacturing and to bridge the gap between the advanced technologies and their application in manufacturing industry, especially for SMEs.

scholarly journals Machine Tools and Industrial Robots as Key Technologies to Enable Industry 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Péter Zentay ◽  
Gerald Mies
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Global Industry ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Holistic Integration ◽  
Key Enabling Technologies ◽  
Industry Sectors ◽  
Efficiency And Productivity

The industrial environment has been changing rapidly over the past few years. Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is finding its way into the global industry sectors. This ongoing industrial digitisation raises new challenges for the whole manufacturing industry. Smart factories are on the rise and promise higher efficiency and productivity. New technological developments in the field of hardware and software significantly extend today’s possibilities. Cutting- edge digital manufacturing solutions, especially new smart machines and collaborative robots are being promoted as key enabling technologies in this fourth industrial revolution. However, in the era of Industry 4.0 the holistic integration is a matter of great importance. Taking a step towards Industry 4.0, it is crucial to give equal consideration to products, production processes and business activities.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence for Smart Manufacturing: Methods and Applications

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5584
Author(s):  
Kim Phuc Tran
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Smart Manufacturing ◽  
Industrial Manufacturing ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Manufacturing Methods

The term Industry 4.0 has become increasingly pervasive in the context of industrial manufacturing and it has been considered the fourth industrial revolution (Henning [1]) [...]

scholarly journals A Review of Modern Communication Technologies for Digital Manufacturing Processes in Industry 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Kurfess ◽  
Christopher Saldana ◽  
Kyle Saleeby ◽  
Mahmoud Parto Dezfouli
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Communication Protocols ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Machine Monitoring ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

Abstract Digital manufacturing technologies have quickly become ubiquitous in the manufacturing industry. The transformation commonly referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, has ushered in a wide range of communication technologies, connection mechanisms, and data analysis capabilities. These technologies provide powerful tools to create more lean, profitable, and data-driven manufacturing processes. This paper reviews modern communication technologies and connection architectures for Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 applications. An introduction to cyber-physical systems and a review of digital manufacturing trends is followed by an overview of data acquisition methods for manufacturing processes. Numerous communication protocols are presented and discussed for connecting disparate machines and processes. Flexible data architectures are discussed, and examples of machine monitoring implementations are provided. Finally, select implementations of these communication protocols and architectures are surveyed with recommendations for future architecture implementations.

scholarly journals Connectivity as a Design Feature for Industry 4.0 Production Equipment: Application for the Development of an In-Line Metrology System

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1312
Author(s):  
Ana Pamela Castro-Martin ◽  
Horacio Ahuett-Garza ◽  
Darío Guamán-Lozada ◽  
Maria F. Márquez-Alderete ◽  
Pedro D. Urbina Coronado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Design Feature ◽  
Production Equipment ◽  
Smart Manufacturing ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies ◽  
Equipment Application ◽  
The Impact

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is built upon the capabilities of Internet of Things technologies that facilitate the recollection and processing of data. Originally conceived to improve the performance of manufacturing facilities, the field of application for I4.0 has expanded to reach most industrial sectors. To make the best use of the capabilities of I4.0, machine architectures and design paradigms have had to evolve. This is particularly important as the development of certain advanced manufacturing technologies has been passed from large companies to their subsidiaries and suppliers from around the world. This work discusses how design methodologies, such as those based on functional analysis, can incorporate new functions to enhance the architecture of machines. In particular, the article discusses how connectivity facilitates the development of smart manufacturing capabilities through the incorporation of I4.0 principles and resources that in turn improve the computing capacity available to machine controls and edge devices. These concepts are applied to the development of an in-line metrology station for automotive components. The impact on the design of the machine, particularly on the conception of the control, is analyzed. The resulting machine architecture allows for measurement of critical features of all parts as they are processed at the manufacturing floor, a critical operation in smart factories. Finally, this article discusses how the I4.0 infrastructure can be used to collect and process data to obtain useful information about the process.

scholarly journals Maturity Level of Kosovo Manufacturing Industry with regard to Industry 4.0

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fatmir Azemi ◽  
Edmond Hajrizi ◽  
Bekim Maloku
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Unskilled Workers

In this paper the concept of Maturity Level of Kosovo Industry will be presented according to the Industry 4.0. Digitalization of factory has impact the entire business environment and lead to Smart Enterprises. To create a model of Smart Factory, first we have analyzed the existing situation of Kosovo Manufacturing Industry with regard to revolution of Industry. In this paper we will describe the results of a recent research at the Kosovo manufacturing companies and are included metalworking and furniture industry, where is developed a Maturity Level for Kosovo Industry. To describe the Maturity Level of Kosovo Industry we have delivered questionnaire and have been done interviews with CEOs (Chief Executive Officer). The average score of Industrial Maturity Level for Kosovo Industry is 2.14 which represent 2nd Industrial Revolution, but some of enterprises belong to 3rd Industrial Revolution. Also, the main barriers of this low level of Maturity Level of Kosovo Industry are highlights based on questionnaire and interviews with CEOs, such as: lack of training programs, language barriers, high cost of purchasing/maintenance of technology, unskilled workers, and est.

Challenges and prospects for the Vietnam’s manufacturing industry development in the context of industry 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 84-92
Author(s):  
Lo Thi Hong Van ◽  
◽  
L. Guzikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
The One

The purpose of the study is to identify the challenges, prospects and ways for the development of the manufacturing industry in Vietnam in the context of Industry 4.0, after COVID-19. The article examines the development of the manufacturing industry in the context of Industry 4.0. The research methodology includes comparative analysis, elements of positive and normative analysis. The study is based on statistical information available within the period of writing the article (till October 1, 2020). The data of Vietnamese and international research organizations and statistics bodies, in particular, the websites of World Bank and General Statistics Office of were used. The leading role of the manufacturing industry in achieving sustainable economic development in developing countries, including Vietnam, was determined. Based on an assessment of the levels of development of the manufacturing industry in Vietnam from 2011 to 2019 and the state of production of the main manufacturing industries under the influence of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, urgent problems of the development of the manufacturing industry in the context of Industry 4.0 in Vietnam were identified. The coronavirus pandemic, on the one hand, is seen as the reason for the slowdown in production growth in the manufacturing industry, and on the other hand, as a condition for accelerating digital transformation in industrial manufacturing enterprises. The article identifies the main challenges and prospects for the development of the manufacturing industry in Vietnam in the fourth industrial revolution. The human resource challenge for the development of manufacturing in the context of the fourth industrial revolution was identified in some specific industries such as textiles, food processing, machinery and equipment manufacturing by analyzing the Report of 2019 about Industry 4.0 Readiness of Vietnam’s industrial enterprises. The main priority areas for improving the production of the manufacturing industry in Vietnam to achieve sustainable industrial development are presented. The results of the work can be used in the development of policies for the development of the manufacturing industry not only in Vietnam, but also in other developing countries

Laser Additive Manufacturing in Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
pp. 729-754
Author(s):  
Christ P. Paul ◽  
Arackal N. Jinoop ◽  
Saurav K. Nayak ◽  
Alini C. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Laser Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Global Status ◽  
Feature Based Design

Additive manufacturing is one of the nine technologies fuelling the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). High power lasers augmented with allied digital technologies is changing the entire manufacturing scenario through metal additive manufacturing by providing feature-based design and manufacturing with the technology called laser additive manufacturing (LAM). It enables the fabrication of customized components having complex and lightweight designs with high performance in a short period. The chapter compiles the evolution and global status of LAM technology highlighting its advantages and freedoms for various industrial applications. It discusses how LAM is contributing to Industry 4.0 for the fabrication of customized engineering and prosthetic components through case studies. It compiles research, development, and deployment scenarios of this new technology in developing economies along with the future scope of the technology.

scholarly journals The Direction of Industry: A Literature Review on Industry 4.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 2129-2138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Lawrence Wichmann ◽  
Boris Eisenbart ◽  
Kilian Gericke
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Cyber Physical System ◽  
Digital Factory ◽  
Expected Effect ◽  
Industrial Manufacturing ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

AbstractWith the rapid success of the digital enterprises in the 21st Century, industrial manufacturing is expected to be approaching the fourth industrial revolution, coined Industry 4.0 (I4.0). The instrumental technology that will drive this evolution is the integration of the physical and digital factory into one cyber physical system. There is consensus among academics and industry alike that there will be an integral paradigm shift in how offerings will be developed and manufactured. While there is much confidence that the future factory will have unprecedented capabilities to satisfy complex customer demands, there is little agreement on how individual organisations can utilise these trends. This paper presents a literature review identifying reoccurring themes and trends of I4.0 and their expected effect on future manufacturing. Central characteristics, challenges and opportunities are identified and discussed. The findings can provide support in developing actionable strategies for industry to direct I4.0 endeavours.

scholarly journals INDUSTRI 4.0: TELAAH KLASIFIKASI ASPEK DAN ARAH PERKEMBANGAN RISET

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoedi Prasetyo ◽  
Wahyudi Sutopo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Upward Trend ◽  
Future Direction

AbstrakIstilah Industri 4.0 lahir dari ide tentang revolusi industri keempat. Keberadaannya menawarkan banyak potensi manfaat. Guna mewujudkan Industri 4.0, diperlukan keterlibatan akademisi dalam bentuk riset. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menelaah aspek dan arah perkembangan riset terkait Industri 4.0. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah studi terhadap beragam definisi dan model kerangka Industri 4.0 serta pemetaan dan analisis terhadap sejumlah publikasi. Beberapa publikasi bertema Industri 4.0 dipilah menurut metode penelitian, aspek kajian dan bidang industri. Hasil studi menunjukkan Industri 4.0 memiliki empat belas aspek. Ditinjau dari metode penelitian, sebagian besar riset dilakukan melalui metode deskriptif dan konseptual. Ditinjau dari aspeknya, aspek bisnis dan teknologi menjadi fokus riset para peneliti. Ditinjau dari bidang industri penerapannya, sebagian besar riset dilakukan di bidang manufaktur. Ditinjau dari jumlahnya, riset terkait Industri 4.0 mengalami tren kenaikan yang signifikan. Artikel ini diharapkan dapat memberi gambaran mengenai apa itu Industri 4.0, perkembangan dan potensi riset yang ada di dalamnya. AbstractIndustry 4.0: Study of Aspects Classification and Future Research Direction. The term Industrial 4.0 refers to the idea about fourth industrial revolution. In order to realize Industry 4.0, academic involvement is required in the form of research. This article aims to define the aspects and future direction of research related to Industry 4.0. Literature review of various definition and concept models of Industry 4.0. was conducted to acquire the aspects. Mapping and analysis of several publications were conducted to determine the future direction of research. Publications were sorted according to research methods, aspects and type of industry. The result shows that Industry 4.0 has fourteen aspects. Based on research methods, most of the research is done through descriptive and conceptual methods. Business and technology aspects become the focus of the researchers and most of the research is done in manufacturing industry. Based on quantities, Industrial 4.0 research has experienced a significant upward trend. This article is expected to illustrate the concept, future development and research trend of Industry 4.0.Keywords: Industry 4.0; Literature Review; Research Trend

scholarly journals Visible Light Communications for Industrial Applications—Challenges and Potentials

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2157
Author(s):  
Yousef Almadani ◽  
David Plets ◽  
Sander Bastiaens ◽  
Wout Joseph ◽  
Muhammad Ijaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Smart Manufacturing ◽  
Low Latency ◽  
Visible Light Communications

Visible Light Communication (VLC) is a short-range optical wireless communication technology that has been gaining attention due to its potential to offload heavy data traffic from the congested radio wireless spectrum. At the same time, wireless communications are becoming crucial to smart manufacturing within the scope of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is a developing trend of high-speed data exchange in automation for manufacturing technologies and is referred to as the fourth industrial revolution. This trend requires fast, reliable, low-latency, and cost-effective data transmissions with fast synchronizations to ensure smooth operations for various processes. VLC is capable of providing reliable, low-latency, and secure connections that do not penetrate walls and is immune to electromagnetic interference. As such, this paper aims to show the potential of VLC for industrial wireless applications by examining the latest research work in VLC systems. This work also highlights and classifies challenges that might arise with the applicability of VLC and visible light positioning (VLP) systems in these settings. Given the previous work performed in these areas, and the major ongoing experimental projects looking into the use of VLC systems for industrial applications, the use of VLC and VLP systems for industrial applications shows promising potential.

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