... and more efficient techniques, such as root multiplicity, have not been sufficiently explored for embedded or semi-real-time deployment. Jerk minimization Inverse kinematics Root multiplicity Industrial robotics Industry 4.0 The forward kinematics equations were used to validate...

...Somesh Agarwal; Mohit Tyagi; Rajiv Kumar Garg Purpose The purpose of this study is to present Industry 4.0 technologies for advancing the circular economy (CE) adaption in manufacturing industry’s supply chain (SC) network. To pursue the same, Industry 4.0 technological aspects were recognized...

...Abid Haleem; Mohd Javaid; Ravi Pratap Singh; Shanay Rab; Rajiv Suman Purpose Industry 4.0 refers to the interconnection of cyber-physical systems, which connects the physical and digital worlds by collecting digital data from physical objects/processes, and using this data to drive automation...

...Jameel Ahamed; Roohie Naaz Mir; Mohammad Ahsan Chishti Purpose The world is shifting towards the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), symbolising the move to digital, fully automated habitats and cyber-physical systems. Industry 4.0 consists of innovative ideas and techniques in almost all...

...Shailendra Kumar; Mohammad Asjad; Ajith Tom James; Mohd Suhaib Purpose Evaluation of the extent of transformability of an existing system into an industry 4.0 (I4.0) compatible system is indispensable for both the technical and economic planning for implementing I4.0. This paper aims to propose...

...Mohd Javaid; Abid Haleem; Shanay Rab; Ravi Pratap Singh; Rajiv Suman; Sanjay Mohan Purpose The development of new communication technology such as 5G is now a solid choice for Industry 4.0. 5G in the fifth generation replaces the presently used mobile telecommunications networks. In every sector...

... the sustainability aspects of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology that helps towards a better implementation of Industry 4.0. It also aims to provide a brief picture of relationships between 3D printing, Industry 4.0 and sustainability. The major goal is to facilitate the researchers, scholars, engineers...

...Firoz khan Fasuludeen Kunju; Nida Naveed; Muhammad Naveed Anwar; Mir Irfan Ul Haq Purpose Production industries are undergoing a digital transition, referred to as the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0, as a result of rapidly expanding advances in information and communication...

... of Industry 4.0 and its implementation further faces a lot of barriers, particularly in developing economies. Real-time and reliable data is an important enabler for the implementation of the concept of Industry 4.0. For availability of reliable and real-time data about various tribological systems is crucial...

..., drones, etc., represent implementable advanced technologies intended to accomplish Industry 4.0. The purpose of this study is to discuss the significant contributions of drones for Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach Nowadays, drones are used for inspections, mapping and surveying in difficult...

.../sectors where AR has been implemented successfully have been considered for this paper. The paper has been divided into various sections and subsections to bring more clarity to the readers. Findings This paper presents a brief and a precise information on Industry 4.0 and AR. The basic working of AR...

...Shailendra Kumar; Mohammad Asjad; Mohd. Suhaib Purpose This paper aims to put forward a labelling system capable of reflecting the level of different Industry 4.0 (I4.0)features present in a manufacturing system and further propose a comparative index to collectively estimate and compare...

..., simplifying the process so that it is completely transparent for the operator and framed in the Industry 4.0 paradigm. Its commercial potential lies mainly in its simple and low-cost implementation in a flexible system capable of adapting to any industrial fillet welding job and to any support that can...

... and linkage with Industry 4.0. Further, it provides the strategies for implementing Lean 4.0, developing lean culture and highlights the Lean 4.0 application in the manufacturing context. Design/methodology/approach This study relates to Lean 4.0 and its technologies. Prominent research is identified...

... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Programming by demonstration Agile robotic systems Industry 4.0 IMU Stereoscopic vision Given the above challenges, the present paper describes an advanced robot programming by demonstration (PbD) methodology, called 6D Mimic+, that is based...

...Anil Kumar Inkulu; M.V.A. Raju Bahubalendruni; Ashok Dara; SankaranarayanaSamy K. Purpose In the present era of Industry 4.0, the manufacturing automation is moving toward mass production and mass customization through human–robot collaboration. The purpose of this paper is to describe various...

.... Silva can be contacted at: mss@isep.ipp.pt 12 12 2019 05 03 2020 02 07 2020 02 07 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Palletizing Offline programming Simulation Industry 4.0 Industrial application...

...Floyd D'Souza; João Costa; J. Norberto Pires Purpose The Industry 4.0 initiative – with its ultimate objective of revolutionizing the supply-chain – putted more emphasis on smart and autonomous systems, creating new opportunities to add flexibility and agility to automatic manufacturing systems...

... package and, consequently, can be used by any CAD designer, without specific knowledge of robotics, materials and AM systems. Robotics CAD/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Additive manufacturing (AM) Industry 4.0 Python Process simulation C# TCP/IP KUKA ABB Slic3r J. Norberto Pires can...

... techniques. Automation Lean automation Human–robot collaboration Industry 4.0 Cobots Assembly Conventional heavy load industrial robots, even though being immobile and hard to reconfigure, are the backbone of a great proportion of industrial automation (Malik and Bilberg, 2017...