Alessandro Fontana
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
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About
Alessandro Fontana is a leading researcher at the intersection of industrial digitalization and sustainable design, with a focus on the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). His work primarily explores Digital Twins (DTs)—real-time digital models that enable self-diagnosis, self-optimization, and self-configuration in manufacturing systems. In his highly cited 2022 paper (54 citations), Fontana provides a foundational classification of digital models on Digital Twin platforms, addressing how they can be reused and authored to accelerate industrial digitalization. He also pioneers the integration of sustainability into product-service systems (PSS), as demonstrated in his 2018 work (11 citations), where he developed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool embedded within a design platform for FabLAB environments. This tool empowers designers to evaluate environmental impacts early in the design process, bridging the gap between sustainable-aware PSS creation and practical IT support. Fontana’s contributions are notable for merging cutting-edge digital twin technology with actionable sustainability frameworks, offering both theoretical insights and practical tools for researchers and engineers aiming to build smarter, greener industrial ecosystems.
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