Integration of Digital Simulation Models in Smart Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

Digital simulation models are currently one of the most desirable industrial solutions, allowing companies to measurably reduce production costs and shorten various process times. Solutions based on simulation, including digital twins, have a real impact on increasing production flexibility and improving the quality of processes and even the products themselves. From a company's strategic perspective, they are often key tools in the decision-making process, contributing to the optimization of management processes. In the era of Industry 4.0, the development and use of simulation models are particularly important.

Given the above, the main goal of this Special Issue is to collect and promote advanced studies in the field of broadly defined smart manufacturing systems. These studies should focus on integrating, developing, and improving all production processes using digital simulation models. Submissions detailing research in the field of digital twin development or computer simulation models are highly desirable. Practical experience through the description of case studies and original solutions within industry operations will bring significant value. Also of interest to this Special Issue are theoretically based works, including methodological and procedural considerations regarding the development of digital simulation models.

Dr. Przemysław Zawadzki
Guest Editor

Dr. Paulina Rewers
Guest Editor Assistant

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