Metrology for Industry 4.0 & IoT
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics and Automation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 94
Special Issue Editors
Interests: smart manufacturing and digitalization
Interests: sustainability assessment; multicriteria decision analysis; circular economy; Innovation Management
Interests: power
2. Land Transportation and Storage, Measurement and Product Inventory Management, Logistics, Petrobras S.A., Rio de Janeiro 20231-030, Brazil
Interests: metrology; uncertainty measurement; design of experiments; data reconciliation; statistical analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue, which focuses on advances in the application of metrology to Industry 4.0 and the IoT.
Metrology, the science of measurement, plays a crucial role in the advancement of technologies that underpin modern manufacturing systems, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT). As industries evolve towards more automated, interconnected, and data-driven processes, the provision of precise and reliable measurement systems is becoming increasingly vital.
In this context, this Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advancements in metrology for Industry 4.0 and IoT.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Precision and Accuracy: Advanced metrology techniques are essential for ensuring the precision and accuracy of measurements in automated and interconnected environments.
- Data Integration: Metrology systems must integrate seamlessly with IoT devices to collect and analyze data in real time, enabling better decision-making and process optimization.
- Automation: The adoption of automated measurement systems helps reduce human error, increase efficiency, and facilitate the continuous monitoring of production processes.
- Real-Time Monitoring: IoT-enabled sensors and devices enable the continuous monitoring of equipment and processes, leading to proactive maintenance and reduced downtime.
- Standardization and Calibration: Standardizing measurement practices and ensuring the proper calibration of instruments are crucial for maintaining consistency and reliability in measurements across smart factories.
- Cybersecurity: As metrology systems become more interconnected, ensuring the security of data and devices against cyber threats is increasingly important.
- Sustainability: Metrology can also contribute to sustainability by optimizing resource usage and minimizing waste in manufacturing processes.
In summary, Metrology plays a vital role in the success of Industry 4.0 and IoT by enhancing measurement capabilities, enhancing process control, and enabling smarter decision-making.
Dr. Carlos Hall Barbosa
Dr. Maria Fatima Almeida
Dr. Rodrigo Calili
Dr. Elcio C. Oliveira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metrology
- Industry 4.0
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- precision
- accuracy
- data integration
- automation
- real-time monitoring
- sensors
- calibration
- standardization
- cybersecurity
- process optimization
- proactive maintenance
- sustainability
- smart manufacturing
- measurement science
- interconnected systems
- resource efficiency
- measurement reliability
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