Application of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Factories: From Sensor Networks to Large Language Models
A special issue of Designs (ISSN 2411-9660). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Manufacturing System Design".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 317
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital signal processing; image processing; multimedia systems; parallel programming; fault diagnosis; IoT smart devices; data communication and networks; microprocessors; computer architecture
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Interests: AI for smart factories; AI for health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in smart manufacturing, revolutionizing traditional factory operations through intelligent automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. With advancements in sensor technologies, edge computing, and large language models, AI-driven approaches are reshaping industrial processes from shop floor operations to supply chain optimization.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in AI applications within smart factory environments, with a particular focus on industrial IoT, predictive systems, and intelligent process optimization. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Real-time sensor data analytics and edge AI for industrial equipment (e.g., wind turbines, electric motors, and industrial pumps);
- Predictive maintenance and anomaly detection using machine learning in manufacturing systems;
- Large language models (LLMs) for industrial documentation, knowledge management, and operator assistance;
- Digital twin technology for production line optimization and virtual commissioning;
- AI-driven quality control and defect detection in manufacturing processes;
- Smart energy management and optimization in industrial settings;
- Industrial robotics and computer vision for automated inspection and assembly;
- Integration of AI with industrial control systems (ICSs) and SCADA networks.
We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute original research articles, review papers, and case studies showcasing novel AI applications in smart factory environments. Specific industrial use cases are encouraged, including the following:
- Predictive maintenance systems for wind turbine farms;
- LLM-powered troubleshooting assistants for machine operators;
- Computer vision systems for quality control in automotive manufacturing;
- Energy optimization systems for motor-driven industrial processes;
- Sensor fusion and anomaly detection in chemical processing plants.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide a platform for sharing practical implementations and theoretical advances in AI-driven smart manufacturing, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications.
Dr. Jia Uddin
Dr. Mahe Zabin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- machine learning
- modeling and simulation
- digital twins
- computer-aided design (CAD)
- LLM
- AI systems
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