MANU08001 2020 Industry 4.0

This module equips students with theoretical knowledge and insights into the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0, focusing on smart manufacturing, robotics, innovation, and knowledge management. Students will explore the complexities of integrating new technologies into manufacturing processes, structures, and business models to remain competitive. The module emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary skills and digital expertise for smart product and service delivery. Students will also learn to solve problems using Industry 4.0 technologies for future production chains.

This unique volume considers the emergence of Industry 4.0 (i4.0) and the many ways the multifaceted field of Engineering is transforming our ideas and our options around sustainability. It points to emerging technological advances that are facilitating industrial process improvements to artificial intelligences promise to help us live smartly and manage energy demand. Engineering for a sustainable future is an exploding area of research. This book provides coverage of key case studies from industrial partners such as Ericsson, British Telecom (BT), BMW, Matrixx and research from different UK and international institutions. Examines Smart Engineering Design; Considers how Communication Technologies are developing in the age of i4.0 (from 4G to 6G and beyond); Using interesting case studies from large manufacturers such as BMW to examine Rapid Prototyping and Digital manufacturing; Covers some key issues about Big Data and network security and discusses Blockchain; Provides fresh insight into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality; Discusses global warming and discusses how urban heat islands are having a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of inhabitants in major cities; Provides interesting case studies to determine the industry 4.0 (I4.0) readiness of eight Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs).

Automation is the technology that is designed to function without human assistance. Various control systems are used for the operation of equipment used in factories, boilers, ships, aircraft, etc. Automation is achieved by integrating hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electronic devices and computers. It results in labor, electricity cost and material cost saving. It also ensures improvement of quality, precision and accuracy. Computer-integrated manufacturing is the approach to the use of computers for controlling the production process. It allows the exchange of information between processes. It is used in multiple domains, such as in mechanical engineering, electronic design automation, industrial and production engineering, etc. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of automation, production systems and computer-integrated manufacturing which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of modern manufacturing. Most of the topics introduced herein cover new techniques and the applications of these processes. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subjects.

The book shows how simulations long history and close ties to industry since the third industrial revolution have led to its growing importance in Industry 4.0. The book emphasises the role of simulation in the new industrial revolution, and its application as a key aspect of making Industry 4.0 a reality and thus achieving the complete digitisation of manufacturing and business. It presents various perspectives on simulation and demonstrates its applications, from augmented or virtual reality to process engineering, and from quantum computing to intelligent management. Simulation for Industry 4.0 is a guide and milestone for the simulation community, as well as those readers working to achieve the goals of Industry 4.0. The connections between simulation and Industry 4.0 drawn here will be of interest not only to beginners, but also to practitioners and researchers as a point of departure in the subject, and as a guide for new lines of study.

Manufacturing, like other industries, is rising to the challenges imposed by aggressive consumer demands and the need for cost-effective processing that delivers quality in the fastest possible time. Fierce competition means that keeping abreast of new developments and applications in technology is essential if companies are to meet demands profitably and keep ahead of competitors. This book investigates the design and management of digital manufacturing and assembly systems for an efficient, flexible, and modular production of customized products using the I40 (industry 4.0)-enabling technologies. This book will also provide case studies covering modeling, simulation, and optimization. eBook includes color figures. Discusses how the advancement of data communication and storage through the Internet of Things (IoT) opens the possibilities of connecting sensors, robots, and devices Sheds light on how the human role in industry is decreasing due to the development of connected manufacturing floors, allowing them to take more control over the manufacturing processes, decisions, and even maintenance Covers the benefits from exploiting digital manufacturing, manufacturing enterprises, and what they expect to achieve Explains the important roles that modeling, simulation, and optimization play Investigates the design and management of digital manufacturing and assembly systems for an efficient, flexible, and modular production of customized products exploiting the I40 (industry 4.0)-enabling technologies p;lt;/P> Sheds light on how the human role in industry is decreasing due to the development of connected manufacturing floors, allowing them to take more control over the manufacturing processes, decisions, and even maintenance Covers the benefits from exploiting digital manufacturing, manufacturing enterprises, and what they expect to achieve Explains the important roles that modeling, simulation, and optimization play Investigates the design and management of digital manufacturing and assembly systems for an efficient, flexible, and modular production of customized products exploiting the I40 (industry 4.0)-enabling technologies

A resource for students and practitioners, this book covers a wide range of topics, including product design, supply chain management, performance indicators, implementation framework, information system, requirements, and mathematical models. The text features case studies, end-of-chapter review questions, an instructor's manual, as well as online supplemental materials such as PowerPoint slides and sample exam questions with solutions. It provides practitioners in the industry with valuable insights into the sustainable manufacturing principles that enable them to effectively use these practices to their maximum benefits.

The paradigm of manufacturing is undergoing a major evolution throughout the world. The use of computers, the Internet and new challenges related to the Industry 4.0 have changed the way we engineer and manufacture products. Improving production with Lean Thinking is an evolution of a traditional approach in order to improve its processes to remain competitive in the global market. Lean Manufacturing is a multidimensional approach that embraces a wide variety of management practices in a unified system. These practices contain, quality systems, team work, and supplier management, among others. Nowadays, other practices have been adopted such as human factors and ergonomics. This book presents contributions of Lean Manufacturing applications in the world development and is intended to provide a comprehensive view of issues related to this area, with a specific focus on lean engineering principles; it is full of practical production examples of how Lean Thinking can be applied effectively to production systems. This work was conceptualized for an audience of graduate students mainly; however, it can also be consulted by engineers and company managers who seek state-of-the-art applications on Lean Manufacturing within a wide diversity of scenarios and conditions. The book, organized into 17 chapters, is intended to be an excellent source for dissemination of applied researches, lean concepts, and practices that have been successfully applied in the developing world domain. The book is also an excellent example of academy purpose with collaboration between different institutions from different countries that provide a global approach. Maria Joo Viamonte, PhD ISEP's President

Over the years, there has been an increased demand for the manufacture of objects and products of high complexity, leading to the evolution of manufacturing processes. As a result, several technologies have been developed to try to supportthese market needs. Among these technologies, we can highlight the 3D printers, which in recent years has been shown a popularization in the global media.Another phenom which has been seen along the last couple years is the rise of industry 4.0. Into the main foundations of this new industry revolution, we can highlight the 3D printers, 3D scanners, artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality.For this reason, the main goal of this book is to introduce basic concepts about all the main 3D printing technologies, presenting how 3D printers help industry 4.0 to rise.

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