Featured Application This work is beneficial to bridge the gap between advanced
technologies and their applications in the manufacturing industry, especially for SMEs …

Digital transformation can provide a competitive edge for many manufacturers, however
many smaller companies may not have the capabilities needed to embrace this opportunity …

Construction is one of the least-digitized industries in the economy. To rein in the rising costs
of building activities, digital transformation is one of the pillars that industry leaders rely on. A …

The digitalisation of the manufacturing industry is perceived to be critical for achieving future
productivity gains. As a result, programmes such as Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) have received a huge …

The adoption of digital solutions accelerated in the construction industry to increase the
efficiency of manufacturing and construction processes. However, most construction SMEs …

This paper provides a classification of manufacturing types in terms of new technological
tools provided in the Industry 5.0 framework. The manufacturing types agile, holonic, flexible …

Integration involves the systematic linking of system components, functions and solutions.
For digital systems comprising low-cost components, integration enables the sharing of …

This paper is concerned with examining and prioritising the specific requirements SME
manufacturers have for digital solutions and approaches for developing such solutions …

Digital manufacturing technology promotes the application of digital information to
manufacturing processes and machine tools. However, the high entry cost and complexity of …

There are many well-known systematic approaches to design the digital systems used in
manufacturing. However, there are only a few approaches that specifically deal with low-cost …