Industry 4.0 Developments towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution /

• Main Authors: Kumar, Kaushik (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Zindani, Divya (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Davim, J. Paulo (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Manufacturing and Surface Engineering,
• Subjects: Manufactures.; Engineering economics.; Engineering economy.; Computer-aided engineering.; Electronic circuits.; Information technology.; Business-Data processing.; Production management.; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Processes.; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing.; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design.; Circuits and Systems.; IT in Business.; Operations Management.
• Physical Description: XII, 59 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811381652
• ISSN: 2365-8223
• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-8165-2

This book provides an overview of the burgeoning next generation of industry- Industry 4.0, which promises to increase flexibility in manufacturing in tandem with mass communication, improved productivity and better quality. This volume provides a comprehensive and holistic overview of intelligent manufacturing, process planning, assessment of product development opportunities, aspects of risk management, education and qualification requirements, socio-technical considerations and the sustainability of business models. This volume will be of interest to engineers, entrepreneurs, academics and students working in these fields. .