Intelligent Manufacturing in Industry 6.0

This volume discusses the critical role of climate resilient intelligent manufacturing across diverse industries, with a focus on the sustainable strategies to combat climate change in the sixth industrial revolution (Industry 6.0). This period, defined by the rapid advancement of intelligent manufacturing, emphasizes the circular green economy practices aimed at achieving net zero trash & net zero emissions. Despite the availability of advanced next generation technologies, many industries still use traditional manufacturing methods, missing the opportunity for smarter, greener operations. These industries are producing a lot of carbon footprints with these outdated systems without addressing emissions reduction across their whole supply chain. While some sectors have begun adopting these technologies, many neglect the vital shift towards sustainability and a green mindset. Their emphasis should lie on creating products that can be easily recycled/upcycled, with minimal energy input & efforts, low sorting complexities, and reduced time consumption without producing any trash that needs landfills or dumping sites. Therefore, this book presents practical applications of intelligent manufacturing in various industries and demonstrates how these innovations contribute to climate resilience & global warming mitigation. Within those specific sectors, this book offers a detailed exploration of the intersection of Industry 6.0, climate sustainability, and the transformation of manufacturing for a cleaner, smart future to come.

Dr. Hammad Majeed is a renowned scientist, academic leader, and industrial consultant with over 25 years of multidisciplinary experience covering intelligent manufacturing with AI, industrial automation and waste management, chemical and dye synthesis, resource optimization, and the development of sustainable, innovative, and cost effective industrial solutions. He is currently serving as Head of the Chemistry Department at the University of Management and Technology, Sialkot Campus, the top ranked private sector university in Pakistan, where he also manages various managerial and administrative responsibilities. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and is certified in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, deep learning, additive manufacturing, the circular economy, cybersecurity, orbit sciences, the aviation and automobile industries, and advanced Industry 4.0 to 7.0 technologies. He has led numerous national and international industrial projects and has completed over 650 consulting assignments through Brilliant Eco International, his nationally awarded startup. With high impact publications, patents, and internationally recognized honors, including an award from the President of Pakistan, he is distinguished for delivering innovation driven, sustainable solutions aligned with Industry 6.0 and 7.0 frameworks. He has delivered numerous keynote and plenary talks, conducted high impact training workshops, and actively advocating sustainability, climate change action, and the adoption of next generation advanced technologies across all industrial sectors.
Prof. Dr. Tehreema Iftikhar is a distinguished scientist, Full Professor, and Chairperson with over 23 years of academic leadership. She is the first female full professor in the 112 year history of the Botany Department at Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, a globally acclaimed 161 years old institution renowned for its legacy of academic excellence and for producing Nobel laureates, visionary leaders, and influential scholars. A pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, eco innovations, and smart bio design into plant and food sciences and engineering technologies, she operates at the forefront of Industry 6.0 and 7.0 readiness. She earned her Ph.D. in Botany with a prestigious fellowship at Seoul National University, South Korea, and conducted postdoctoral research in food engineering at Cornell University, USA. She is also a fellow of the Women’s Leadership Program at Michigan State University, USA. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans applied botany, enzymology with industrial biotechnology, and molecular biology integrated with AI modelling. With multiple patents, numerous high impact publications, and leadership in national and international research projects, she exemplifies next generation innovation in green technologies and global sustainability.