Processes in Industry 4.0/5.0: Automation, Robotics and Smart Manufacturing
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Process Control and Monitoring".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2025 | Viewed by 104
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Interests: smart sensors; optical sensors; frequency measurements
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue entitled 'Processes in Industry 4.0/5.0: Automation, Robotics and Smart Manufacturing' will feature extended versions of selected papers from the 5th IFSA Winter Conference on Automation, Robotics & Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0 (ARCI' 2025), 19–21 February 2025, Granada, Spain (https://arci-conference.com). This issue focuses on the latest advancements and research in the integration of automation, robotics, and intelligent manufacturing systems within the frameworks of Industry 4.0 and 5.0.
Topics will include innovative solutions for process automation, cutting-edge robotics applications, and the development of smart manufacturing environments. The issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how these technologies are reshaping modern industry, emphasizing the transition from automated systems to more interconnected, intelligent, and human-centric manufacturing processes. The selected papers will contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field, offering insights for both academic researchers and industry professionals.
Dr. Sergey Y. Yurish
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- automation control
- robotics
- smart manufacturing
- smart factories
- Industry 4.0
- Industry 5.0
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