Luigi Panza

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Luigi Panza is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and sustainability. His primary research areas include Industry 4.0 technologies, circular economy integration, and robotic laser welding of thermoplastics. Dr. Panza’s most notable contribution is the development of a comprehensive 10R-based framework that systematically integrates Industry 4.0 enablers—such as IoT, Big Data, Digital Twins, and AI—with circular economy principles. This framework, detailed in his highly cited 2025 paper (33 citations), provides a practical roadmap for smarter product use, extended product lifespan, and enhanced resource efficiency through technologies like additive manufacturing, augmented/virtual reality, and blockchain. In a parallel breakthrough, Dr. Panza has advanced materials joining by demonstrating the feasibility of robot-assisted quasi-simultaneous laser welding for thermoplastics, a process traditionally limited to fixed optics. His work here (4 citations) opens new possibilities for flexible, automated manufacturing of complex polymer assemblies. By bridging digital innovation with sustainable production, Dr. Panza’s research offers actionable insights for engineers and policymakers seeking to operationalize circularity in industrial settings, making him a key voice in the future of smart, green manufacturing.