6. Digital manufacturing

Abstract

Recent industrial developments have grown from mass production to customized production due to industrial revolution and digital transformation [1]. Similarly, the customer expectations and initiation of new connected devices motivate the determined digital manufacturing. Industry 4.0 utilizes the Internet of things (IoT) concept, which has made the manufacturing process efficient. IoT has the capability to collect the actual response of flaws and damaged products for achieving reduced cost and wastage. By using IoT, the equipment is kept permanently online, enabling utilization of intelligence for decision-making [2]. Generally, Industry 4.0 utilizes the technologies such as IoT, robotization and 3D printing. The lean and agile manufacturing also needs further digitalization for streamlining with IoT concepts. This concept will increase productivity, avoid wastage and with best speed and flexibility for achieving automation in working. E-commerce concepts are also integrated with Industry 4.0 for automating and optimizing the sales process as same as it may be incorporated in customer service and ordering [3]. Digitization started from R&D, commercial, shop floor, shipping, transportation and marketing to services. Smart factory starts from machine sensors and data, connectivity between the machines, factory connected to back office and factory to factory connection.