Co** with evolution in automated production systems implies a cross-disciplinary
challenge along the system's life-cycle for variant-rich systems of high complexity. The …

In this paper we provide an overview of recent theoretical approaches and technologies that
respond to the fundamental challenges of modern factory automation. We classify these …

Much has been published about potential benefits of the adoption of cyber-physical systems
(CPSs) in manufacturing industry. However, less has been said about how such automation …

Procurement digitalisation can provide significant opportunities for excellence in
remanufacturing operations. The close attention of firms is required during the configuration …

In recent years, the interest in miniaturization of devices easier to wear or even to insert into
the body and in general the interest in building lightweight and compact systems are greatly …

Increasing complexity in today's manufacturing and production industry due to the need for
higher flexibility and competitiveness is leading to inconsistencies in the iterative exchange …

The growing complexity of industrial automation demands the adoption of software
engineering principles for improving the development process of control systems. This paper …

Software development for the automation of industrial facilities (eg, oil platforms, chemical
plants, power plants, etc.) involves implementing control logic, often in IEC 61131-3 …

Cyber–physical systems are commonly highly configurable. Testing such systems is
particularly challenging because they comprise numerous heterogeneous components that …

The continuous changes of the market and customer demands have forced modern
automation systems to provide stricter Quality of service (QoS) requirements. This work is …