Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technologies in Industry 4.0

Dear Colleagues,

In the last decade, the world has witnessed a remarkable shift towards digitalization and the rapid development of Industry 4.0. This paradigm shift has brought about significant advancements in advanced manufacturing systems and technologies. Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital twin paradigms have expanded our view of the world, allowing us to interact with the physical world through digital simulations and enhancements. These advancements have led to the creation of new environments that simplify operations, enhance productivity, and improve the reliability of manufacturing systems. The integration of these technologies has paved the way for advanced manufacturing systems, enabling greater efficiency, precision, and safety in production processes.

This Special Issue will focus on the novel methodologies, tools, and techniques that can facilitate the successful transition to advanced manufacturing systems and technologies in Industry 4.0 and provide a platform for researchers to share their innovative ideas and findings.

This Special Issue will present the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in advanced manufacturing systems and technologies in Industry 4.0 and provide a platform for researchers to share their innovative ideas and findings. For this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Potential research topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

• The integration of cyber–physical systems and intelligent manufacturing;
• The Internet of Things for smart factories;
• Digital twin and virtual reality in manufacturing;
• Cloud computing for real-time data analysis;
• Cognitive computing in manufacturing optimization;
• Human–machine interaction and collaborative robotics;
• Data analytics and optimization in smart factories;
• Additive manufacturing of flexible and conformal electronics.

Prof. Dr. Jin Huang
Guest Editor

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• Industry 4.0
• smart manufacturing
• manufacturing system
• digital technologies
• real-time data analysis
• IoT