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Condition Monitoring in Manufacturing with Advanced Sensors

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1295

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Interests: control; monitoring systems; cognitive systems; cyber-physical systems; machining; optimization; modeling; applied artificial intelligence; fixtures in machining
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Dear Colleagues,

The application of advanced sensors in condition monitoring has become a transformative factor in modern manufacturing environments. This Special Issue, "Condition Monitoring in Manufacturing with Advanced Sensors", focuses on the integration of sensor technologies to improve process efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability. Condition monitoring systems, powered by a variety of sensors, such as temperature, vibration, and strain sensors, enable the real-time detection of equipment malfunctions and process deviations. This proactive approach minimizes downtime, reduces maintenance costs, and supports predictive maintenance strategies.

This Special Issue is directly aligned with the core scope of Sensors, as it emphasizes the critical role of sensors in industrial applications. The journal promotes advancements in sensor technology, deployment, and integration with intelligent systems, all of which are essential for modern manufacturing. By addressing the development and application of advanced sensors for condition monitoring in manufacturing, this Special Issue contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on enhancing industrial processes through sensor-driven innovation.

The Special Issue invites contributions that explore innovations in sensor technologies, data analytics, and machine learning for the manufacturing industry. We welcome interdisciplinary research that showcases how advanced sensors can enhance performance, optimize resource usage, and ensure the seamless operation of manufacturing processes.

Dr. Uros Zuperl
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • advanced sensors
  • condition monitoring
  • predictive maintenance
  • smart manufacturing
  • data analytics in manufacturing

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Experimental Study on Drilling Signal Characteristics of PDC Drill Bit in Media of Different Strengths and Identification of Weak Media
by Zheng Wu, Yingbo Fan and Huazhou Chen
Sensors 2024, 24(23), 7852; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24237852 - 8 Dec 2024
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This study aimed to investigate the drilling signal characteristics when a PDC drill bit penetrates media of different strengths and to assess the potential of these signals for identifying weak layers within rock formations. Laboratory-scale experiments were conducted, and the response characteristics of [...] Read more.
This study aimed to investigate the drilling signal characteristics when a PDC drill bit penetrates media of different strengths and to assess the potential of these signals for identifying weak layers within rock formations. Laboratory-scale experiments were conducted, and the response characteristics of the PDC drill bit in different-strength media were analyzed across the time domain, frequency domain, and time–frequency domain using statistical analysis, Fourier transform, and empirical mode decomposition (EMD). The results indicate that in the lowest-strength concrete (C10), the drilling speed was the fastest, while the mean, median, and primary distribution ranges of the thrust and torque were the smallest. Some dimensionless time-domain and frequency-domain indicators were found to have limitations in differentiating media of varying strengths. Meanwhile, the time–frequency analysis and EMD of the thrust and torque signals revealed distinct changes at the media boundaries, serving as auxiliary criteria for identifying transitions between different media. The time–frequency analysis and EMD demonstrated clear advantages in identifying these boundaries. These findings provide a theoretical basis for using drilling signals to identify weak layers that pose potential roof collapse hazards in roadway roof strata. Full article
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