Next-Generation Industrial Wireless Communication
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 412
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advent of Industry 4.0 has sparked a revolution in industrial operations, emphasizing automation, real-time data processing, and enhanced connectivity. Wireless communication technologies are pivotal in this transformation, providing the backbone for seamless machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, real-time monitoring, and control systems. The transition to next-generation wireless technologies, including 5G, 6G, and beyond, promises to address the growing demands for higher data rates, lower latency, and increased reliability in industrial environments.
This Special Issue on "Next-Generation Industrial Wireless Communication" seeks to gather cutting-edge research and developments that push the boundaries of wireless communication technologies tailored to industrial applications. The focus will be on innovative solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and security in harsh industrial environments.
Scope and Topics:
This Special Issue invites original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
Advanced Wireless Technologies for Industry 4.0:
- 5G and 6G applications in industrial settings;
- Time sensitive network (TSN);
- Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and their integration with next-gen networks;
- Backscatter communication and battery-free networks.
- New protocols and architectures for industrial wireless networks;
- Software-defined networking (SDN) for industrial applications;
- Edge computing and its impact on industrial wireless communication;
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and network slicing.
- Cybersecurity challenges in industrial wireless networks;
- Secure and reliable communication protocols;
- Fault-tolerant and resilient network design;
- Privacy-preserving technologies for industrial communication.
- Wireless communication in smart factories and digital twins;
- Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance using wireless networks;
- AI-driven optimization of wireless communication in industrial settings;
- Case studies on the deployment of next-gen wireless technologies in industry.
- Quantum communication for industrial networks;
- Convergence of wireless communication with AI and machine learning;
- Energy-efficient wireless communication technologies for industry;
Dr. Xiuzhen Guo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- wireless networking
- next-generation communication
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