Abstract Industry 4.0 integrates cyber-physical systems with the Internet of Things to optimize
the complete value-added chain. Successfully applying Industry 4.0 requires the …

This scientific article discusses the process of digital transformation of enterprises, analyzed
as complex technical systems. Digital transformation is essential for businesses to remain …

In recent years, the air transport market has quickly grown, creating new civil aircrafts
demand, challenging the actual production rate of aerospace industries. The bottleneck of …

The design of an aircraft manufacturing system depends highly on the design of the aircraft
itself. In this work, we propose an approach based on conceptual modelling and …

Traditional aircraft development follows a sequential approach: the aircraft is designed first,
followed by the industrial system. This approach limits the industrial system's performance …

Conceptual design for assembly and installation is a key enabler for the improvement and
development of an aircraft and related components. This work attempts to define a design for …

In this study, we examine innovative design practices on the Saint-Nazaire Airbus factory
shop floor. The engineering and manufacturing engineering departments are in charge of …

In this article, justification diagrams are introduced for structuring evidence to support
conclusions that are reached from results of simulation studies. An industrial application is …

The result of productive processes is commonly accompanied by a set of justifications which
can be, depending on the product, process-related qualities, traceability documents, product …

For aircraft manufacturers, the market demand in the nowadays aeronautical industry
requires a high reactivity between teams in charge of the design of the aircraft and teams in …