Contemporary manufacturing must prioritise the sustainability of its manufacturing processes
and systems. Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) focusses on minimising waste of any kind …

Emerging technologies such as computer vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are estimated
to leverage the accessibility of big data for active training and yielding operational real time …

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (also known as COVID-19), workforce downsizing
needs, safety requirements, supply chain breaks and inventory shortages affected …

Since the start of industrialization, machine capabilities have increased in such a way that
human control of processes has evolved from simple (with mechanization) to cognitive (with …

Protocols in the academic life science laboratory are heavily reliant on the manual
manipulation of tools, reagents and instruments by a host of research staff and students. In …

Purpose Organizations use Industry 4.0 readiness models to evaluate their preparedness
prior to the implementation of Industry 4.0. Though there are many studies on Industry 4.0 …

Despite the benefits offered by offsite construction, as a percentage, the offsite market is still
relatively small. This phenomena is complex; but for brevity, includes a myriad of factors, not …

The economically successful implementation of Industry 4.0 methods in industrial
companies requires a structured introduction process. The main objective of such a …

Collaborative human–machine interaction will be progressively intensified in industrial
applications. The aim of this article is to examine current approaches to cobot safety by …

The rapid pace of digitalisation within the Construction Industry and the divergence from
traditional practice inherent to this transformation requires the development of new …