Special Issue "Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things: From Design to Implementation"

Dear Colleagues,

Cyber-physical systems are the foundation of the Industry 4.0 concept. With more recent advances and flexibility requirements for these systems; the respective design and implementation sometimes require innovative approaches and techniques due to the constant evolution of the demands and needs of customers. This Special Issue considers all steps in the developmental process; from theoretical study and the development of innovative solutions to the implementation and maintenance of such systems during their life cycle. Aspects such as sustainability; energy saving and expected performance must be considered as main issues on the mentioned steps above.

The scope of this Special Issue is closely associated with that of the ISPEM’2023 conference. This conference and Special Issue aim to present the current innovations and engineering achievements of scientists and industrial practitioners in the thematic areas described above.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to; the following:

• Production Systems Management and Maintenance;
• Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0;
• Modelling; Simulation and Design;
• Production Planning and Scheduling;
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling;
• Intelligent Methods in Production and Maintenance;
• Manufacturing Technology and System Engineering;
• Supply Chain Management;
• Reliability and Risk Assessment
• Control and Supervision;
• Robotics;
• Automation Measuring Systems and Sensors;
• Cyber-Physical Systems;
• Cloud and Distributed Manufacturing;
• Human Aspects in Industry;
• Advanced Aerospace Material and Composites;
• Smart Maintenance;
• Machining/Forming of Advanced Materials.

Dr. Jose Machado
Dr. Pierluigi Rea
Dr. Camelia Avram
Dr. Géza Husi
Dr. D. Mallikarjuna Reddy
Guest Editors

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• Industry 4.0
• cyber-physical systems
• IoT
• mechatronics design
• smart maintenance
• risk management
• reliable systems engineering