Innovative Solutions for Intelligent and Sustainable Machinery

Dear Colleagues,

Innovative machines and devices for the agri-food and forestry sector have been dynamically developing for several years, providing space for the development of all fields of science. For many scientists, this means a great opportunity for dynamic development, which translates into lower production costs of products as well as a significant increase in efficiency and, at the same time, better quality of products. The use of modern and even innovative design solutions and algorithms in control systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods, as well as simulation methods, allows you to optimize individual processes. The constantly growing expectations of the market and potential customers force the development of new machines and devices and their automation through the use of new algorithms in automation and control systems. Intelligent machines, devices, and systems are becoming an inseparable element of industry 4.0, agriculture 4.0, and sustainable food system 4.0. The synergy of expertise and science can increase the potential and competitiveness of innovation for broader and more equitable global socioeconomic development.

Dr. Łukasz Gierz
Guest Editor

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