New Insights of Internet of Things in Industry 4.0
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 110
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Internet of Things; cyber–physical systems; cyber security
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Interests: security in cyber physical systems; privacy enhancing technologies; human aspects of security; threat modeling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Introduction: Industry 4.0 represents the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where advanced digital technologies—such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber–physical systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence—are seamlessly integrated into manufacturing and industrial processes. This convergence transforms traditional production systems into smart factories that boast real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making, all contributing to improved efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. The trend toward ubiquitous connectivity is reshaping supply chains and presents new challenges, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities, interoperability issues, and the need for standardized protocols.
In this Special Issue, we invite academic researchers to contribute original articles that explore these multifaceted dimensions. Potential research topics include IoT security and privacy in industrial environments, AI and machine learning integration for process optimization, developing interoperable cyber–physical systems, and creating digital twin technologies for enhanced simulation and control. We also welcome studies on human–machine interactions, the socio-economic impacts of Industry 4.0, and sustainable manufacturing practices. By bridging rigorous theoretical analysis with practical applications, your contributions will help advance our understanding of Industry 4.0’s transformative potential and set the stage for future innovations.
Dr. Hu Yuan
Prof. Dr. Carsten Maple
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Industry 4.0
- cybersecurity
- cyber–physical systems
- data-driven decision-making
- smart factories
- digital transformation
- interoperability
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- sustainable manufacturing
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