Industry 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies

The world is undergoing a transformation driven by Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing technologies. This book explores aspects of well-being and collaboration in industrial systems which were underscored by automation and security focus. Industry 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies explores the different ways in which technology disrupts and revolutionizes industrial management. It discusses the connection between engineering, science, and management, aiming to assist companies, researchers, and professionals navigate and excel in this transformation era. This book offers insights by examining Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing technologies. It looks into the driving forces behind digitalization, automation, intelligent process control, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing. Lastly, the book showcases the seamless integration of advanced digital technologies into manufacturing and industrial processes. This book aims to attract managers and researchers to the field of industrial engineering. It also offers valuable insights for students, graduates, and educators focusing on industrial and business management. However, the content is not exclusive to these audiences and will be engaging for any reader with an interest in the subject matter.

Beata Mrugalska, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eur.Erg. is an Associate Professor, Vice-dean for Science (2024-2028) at the Faculty of Management Engineering and head of the Division of Applied Ergonomics (2020-2024), (2024-2028), Institute of Safety and Quality Engineering, Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznan University of Technology in Poland. She holds an M.Sc. (2001) in Management and Marketing from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Management at the Poznan University of Technology, and a Ph.D. (2009) in Machine Construction and Operation from the Faculty of Computer Science and Management at the Poznan University of Technology. She was awarded D.Sc. (dr habil.) degree in Mechanical Engineering by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Poznan University of Technology, Poland (2019). Waldemar Karwowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., P.E. is Pegasus Professor and Chairman, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems and Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA. He holds an M.S. (1978) in Production Engineering and Management from the Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland, and a Ph.D. (1982) in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University. He was awarded a D.Sc. (dr habil.) degree in management science by the State Institute for Organization and Management in Industry, Poland (2004). Tareq Z. Ahram, Ph.D. is a Senior Executive and Research Professor in Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Healthcare Systems in the United States of America and a Visiting Professor in London, United Kingdom. He received a Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Central Florida, USA, in 2008, with specialization in human systems integration and large-scale information retrieval systems optimization. M.Sc. in Industrial Systems Engineering with a focus on Human Factors from UCF in 2007, M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Jordan in 2002 and 2004 respectively.'

1 Change and Configuration Management in the Digital Enterprise Curriculum 2 Analysis of the Evolution of Human Factors in Industry 4.0 to 5.0: From Security and Automation to Advanced Collaboration and Well-being 3 Control and Task Scheduling Algorithms for Automated Guided Vehicles in Industry 4.0 4 Extended Interdependency Matrix to Evaluate Influence Factors in Circular Value Creation Systems: Application in Industry 5 Digitalization and High-End Manufacturing in Made in Italy Districts: Integrating Design Experiences in 5.0 Supply Chain 6 Investigating the Convergence of Digital Twins, the Metaverse, and Sustainability: A Study and Framework for Smart Cities 7 Human-Centered Intelligent Process Control: Vision, Design, and Implementation 8 Design and Production of Large-Scale Products by Robotic Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing 9 Revolutionizing Interface Design: Leveraging Additive Manufacturing and User-Centered Assessments 10 Unlocking Sustainable Urbanization: Investigating the Potential of Modular Construction and 3D Construction Printing in South Africa's Affordable Housing Sector 11 3D Printing for Inclusive Health Care: Insights from a Delphi Study