This book gathers extended versions of the best papers presented at the Global Joint Conference on Industrial Engineering and Its Application Areas (GJCIE), held on September 2–3, 2019, in Gazimagusa, North Cyprus, Turkey. It covers a wide range of topics, including decision analysis, supply chain management, systems modelling and quality control. Further, special emphasis is placed on the state of the art and the challenges of digital disruption, as well as effective strategies that can be used to change organizational structures and eliminate the barriers that are keeping industries from taking full advantage of today’s digital technologies.
Comprehensive reference exploring the benefits and implementation of digital twins in industrial production and manufacturing Digital Twins in Industrial Production and Smart Manufacturing provides an overview of digital twin theoretical concepts, techniques, and recent trends used to meet the requirements and challenges of industrial production and smart manufacturing. The text describes how to achieve industrial excellence through virtual factory simulation and digital modeling innovations for next-generation manufacturing system design. The contributing authors address the many possible technical advantages of major Industry 5.0 technological advancements, using illustrations to aid readers in practical implementation of concepts, along with existing scenarios, potential research gaps, adoption difficulties, case studies, and future research objectives. The text also presents many applications and use cases of Industry 5.0 and digital twins in a variety of industries, including the aerospace industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech, augmented reality, virtual reality, edge computing and blockchain-based Internet of Things (IoT), cobots, intelligent logistics and supply chain management, and more. Edited by a group of highly qualified academics with significant experience in the field, Digital Twins in Industrial Production and Smart Manufacturing covers additional topics such as: Hyper-automation technology, including specialized workflow procedures and particular sectors of solicitations linked to hyper-automation Digital twins in the context of smart cities, with attempts to draw comparisons with the use of digital twins in industrial IoT Virtual factories based on digital twins and corresponding architecture to facilitate modeling, simulation, and assessment of manufacturing systems Cognitive, interactive, and standardization aspects of digital twins, and the proper implementation of digital twin technology for safety critical systems Digital Twins in Industrial Production and Smart Manufacturing is a must-have reference for researchers, scholars, and professionals in fields related to digital twins in industrial production and manufacturing. It is also suitable as a hands-on resource for students interested in the fields of digital twins and smart manufacturing.
This book gathers contributions presented at the International Joint Conference on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (JCM 2022), held on June 1–3, 2022, in Ischia, Italy. It reports on cutting-edge topics in product design and manufacturing, such as industrial methods for integrated product and process design; innovative design; and computer-aided design. Further topics covered include virtual simulation and reverse engineering; additive manufacturing; product manufacturing; engineering methods in medicine and education; representation techniques; and collaborative and soft robotics. The book is organized into five main parts, reflecting the focus and primary themes of the conference. The contributions presented here not only provide researchers, engineers and experts in a range of industrial engineering subfields with extensive information to support their daily work; they are also intended to stimulate new research directions, advanced applications of the methods discussed and future interdisciplinary collaborations.
Nowadays, online technologies are the core of most fields of engineering and the whole society and are inseparable connected for example with Internet of Things & Industrial Internet of Things (Industry 4.0), Online & Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, Cross & Mixed Reality, and Remote Working Environments. to name only a few. Since the first REV conference in 2004, we tried to focus on the upcoming use of the Internet for engineering tasks and the opportunities as well as challenges around it. Consequently, the motto of this year’s REV2022 was “Artificial Intelligence and Online Engineering”. In a globally connected world, the interest in online collaboration, teleworking, remote services, and other digital working environments is rapidly increasing. In response to that, the general objective of this conference is to contribute and discuss fundamentals, applications, and experiences in the field of Online and Remote Engineering, Virtual Instrumentation and other related new technologies like Cross Reality, Data Science & Big Data, Internet of Things & Industrial Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Cyber-Security, and M2M & Smart Objects. Another objective of the conference is to discuss guidelines and new concepts for engineering education in higher and vocational education institutions, including emerging technologies in learning, MOOCs & MOOLs, and Open Resources. REV2022 was the 19th in a series of annual events concerning the area of Online Engineering. It has been organized in cooperation with The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, as a hybrid event from February 28 until March 02, 2022.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, integrating digital technologies into supply chain management (SCM) presents opportunities and challenges. While Industry 4.0 promises increased efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness, its impact on sustainability within SCM remains a pressing concern. Existing literature often needs to look more into the holistic integration of Industry 4.0 technologies with sustainable practices in SCM, leaving a critical gap in understanding and implementation. This gap not only inhibits the realization of sustainable performance but also hinders firms from aligning with global sustainability agendas such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) 2030. Digital Transformation for Improved Industry and Supply Chain Performance offers a comprehensive solution by examining the integration of Industry 4.0 technology and SCM sustainability. It addresses the urgent need for firms to undergo digital transformation to achieve sustainable performance. It provides insights into how Industry 4.0 technologies can be strategically leveraged to promote sustainability in SCM operations. Through in-depth analysis of critical topics such as cybersecurity, resilience, circular economy practices, and ethical considerations, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of Industry 4.0-enabled SCM sustainability.
INTRELLIGENT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS The book explores the latest manufacturing techniques in relation to AI and evolutionary algorithms that can monitor and control the manufacturing environment. The concepts that pertain to the application of digital evolutionary technologies in the sphere of industrial engineering and manufacturing are presented in this book. A few chapters demonstrate stepwise discussion, case studies, structured literature review, rigorous experimentation results, and applications. Further chapters address the challenges encountered by industries in integrating these digital technologies into their operational activities, as well as the opportunities for this integration. In addition, the reader will find: Systemic explanations of the unique characteristics of big data, cloud computing, and AI used for decision-making in intelligent production systems; Highlights of the current and highly relevant topics in manufacturing management; Structured presentations resolving the issues being faced by many real-world applications in a broad range of areas such as smart supply chains, knowledge management, intelligent inventory management, IoT adoption in manufacturing management, and more; Intelligent techniques for sustainable practices in industrial waste management. Audience The book will be used by researchers, industry engineers, and data scientists/AI specialists working in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, and operations and supply chain management. The book will also be valuable to the service sector industry, such as logistics and those implementing smart cities.
SMART GRIDS AND GREN ENERGY SYSTEMS Green energy and smart grids are two of the most important topics in the constantly emerging and changing energy and power industry. Books like this one keep the veteran engineer and student, alike, up to date on current trends in the technology and offer a reference for the industry for its practical applications. Smart grids and green energy systems are promising research fields which need to be commercialized for many reasons, including more efficient energy systems and environmental concerns. Performance and cost are tradeoffs which need to be researched to arrive at optimal solutions. This book focuses on the convergence of various technologies involved in smart grids and green energy systems. Areas of expertise, such as computer science, electronics, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering are all covered. In the future, there is no doubt that all countries will gradually shift from conventional energy sources to green energy systems. Thus, it is extremely important for any engineer, scientist, or other professional in this area to keep up with evolving technologies, techniques, and processes covered in this important new volume. This book brings together the research that has been carrying out in the field of smart grids and green energy systems, across a variety of industries and scientific subject-areas. Written and edited by a team of experts, this groundbreaking collection of papers serves as a point of convergence wherein all these domains need to be addressed. The various chapters are configured in order to address the challenges faced in smart grid and green energy systems from various fields and possible solutions. Valuable as a learning tool for beginners in this area as well as a daily reference for engineers and scientists working in these areas, this is a must-have for any library.
World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wearable sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manufacturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frameworks that advance progress.
This book gathers extended versions of the best papers presented at the Global Joint Conference on Industrial Engineering and Its Application Areas (GJCIE), held as a hybrid event on October 29–30, 2022, in/from Istanbul Technical University. Continuing the tradition of previous volumes, it highlights recent developments of industrial engineering at the purpose of using and managing digital and intelligent technologies for application to a wide range of field, including manufacturing, healthcare, e-commerce and sustainable development. A special emphasis is given to engineering methods and strategies for managing pandemics and reducing their adverse effects on businesses.
Create the personalized and compelling experiences that today's customers expect by harnessing AI and digital technologies to create smart connected products, with this cutting-edge guide from senior leaders at Accenture. Digital technology is both friend and foe: highly disruptive, yet it cannot be ignored. As traditional products transform into smart connected products faster than ever before, companies that fail to make use of it now put themselves in the firing line for disintermediation or even eradication. However, digital technology is also the biggest opportunity for product-making businesses to create the next generation of goods in the marketplace. In Reinventing the Product, Eric Schaeffer and David Sovie, both Senior Managing Directors at Accenture, show how this reinvention is made possible, to deliver truly intelligent, and often even autonomous, products. Reinventing the Product makes the case for companies to rethink their product strategy, innovation and engineering processes, including: - How to harness the opportunities of AI and digital technologies, such as IoT sensors, blockchain, advanced analytics, cloud and edge computing - Practical advice on transforming their entire culture to build the future of successful 'living products' - Features case studies from global organizations such as Faurecia, Signify, Symmons and Haier and interviews with thought leaders from top companies including Amazon, ABB, Tesla, Samsung and Google This book provides the only advice any product-making company needs as it embarks on, or accelerates, its digitization journey.
