Small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a fundamental role in the global economy.
However, SMEs usually have different characteristics from larger enterprises, eg, essential …

Abstract Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) is about realizing digital transformation by linking machines to
plants, fleets, and humans through sensors and control elements in order to create smart …

In the global landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly enhancing
their adaptability to capitalize on evolving market prospects. Industry 4.0 technologies, with …

The digitalisation of the manufacturing industry is perceived to be critical for achieving future
productivity gains. As a result, programmes such as Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) have received a huge …

In the manufacturing industry, the smart factory is considered the final stage of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution. Manufacturing companies are pursuing breakthroughs by introducing …

The paper discusses the basics of communication systems for open, safe, secure, near
realtime, standardized communication interfaces and examines the problem of a unified …

Collaborative robots belong to the enabling technologies of Industry 4.0. They allow the set-
up of semi-automatic workcells where robots and humans collaborate in the execution of …

Industry 4.0 technologies are a trend in the organizational environments of Micro and Small
Enterprises (SMEs). Identifying which technologies need to be implemented to assist the …

This paper establishes a reference set of those low cost digital solutions needed by small
and medium sized manufacturers–SMEs–and proposes a method for determining …

Abstract Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integration in the entire process
of manufacturing management is necessary and obliging from the perspective of efficient …