Intelligent Remanufacturing: Innovations, Technologies, and Sustainable Practices

Dear Colleagues,

Intelligent remanufacturing is emerging as a crucial area for advancing sustainable practices in manufacturing industries. Integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning into remanufacturing processes not only enhances efficiency but also promotes environmental sustainability. This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers to present their work on recent advances and innovative technologies in the field of intelligent remanufacturing. We welcome contributions that explore the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and remanufacturing to drive forward the agenda of sustainable manufacturing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Technological innovations in intelligent remanufacturing:
  • Advances in robotic disassembly and reassembly processes;
  • The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in quality assessment and decision making;
  • The utilization of advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, thermal spray, cold spray, surface engineering, composite repair techniques, and machining) for remanufacturing components.
• Material science and intelligent remanufacturing:
  • The development of new materials suited for remanufacturing;
  • Innovations in material recovery and recycling techniques;
  • Case studies on material performance in remanufactured products.
• Economic and environmental impacts:
  • The cost–benefit analysis of intelligent remanufacturing versus traditional manufacturing;
  • The life cycle assessment of remanufactured products;
  • The environmental benefits and challenges of intelligent remanufacturing.
• Remanufacturing scheduling and process planning:
  • The optimization of remanufacturing scheduling and workflow;
  • Advanced process planning methods for remanufacturing;
  • The integration of smart manufacturing systems for efficient remanufacturing processes.

Dr. Yufan Zheng
Dr. Jiangzhuo Ren
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Dr. Wenkang Zhang
Guest Editors

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• remanufacturing
• sustainable manufacturing
• circular economy
• green manufacturing
• artificial intelligence
• smart manufacturing