Welding systems are being transformed by the advent of modern information technologies
such as the internet of things, big data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and intelligent …

As the next-generation manufacturing system, intelligent manufacturing enables better
quality, higher productivity, lower cost, and increased manufacturing flexibility. The concept …

As industrial intelligence empowers economic advancement and technological progress, its
capacity to enable decarbonization during China's low-carbon transition remains uncertain …

The classical flexible flow shop scheduling problem (FFSP) only considers machine
flexibility. Thus far, the relevant literature has not studied FFSPs with worker flexibility, which …

The traditional flexible job shop scheduling problem (FJSP) considers machine flexibility but
not worker flexibility. Given the influence and potential of human factors in improving …

Human factors, including worker flexibility and learning–forgetting effects, are crucial factors
in modern manufacturing systems to reduce costs and improve efficiency. However …

Virtual reality (VR) offers a promising set of technologies to digitally simulate industrial
processes and interaction between humans and machines. However, the use of immersive …

The recent Industry 4.0 paradigm is revolutionizing the manufacturing processes, the way
companies create value and interact with suppliers and customers. The new technologies …

This paper extends the traditional factory digital twins by incorporating human
characterisation in Asset Administration Shell (AAS). The extension lays the basis for human …

This paper introduces a method for training operators using digital technologies. More
specifically the training is focused on the teleoperation and remote control of resources and …