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Additive Manufacturing Value Chain

Additive Manufacturing Value Chain

Development of an SME-specific value chain of additively manufactured final metal parts
Tim Niklas Mai, Martin Brylowski, Ayman Nagi, Wolfgang Kersten ORCID Icon
Additive manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly important in industry and enable the cost-e ective production of complex components in small quantities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular can bene t from the high customization potential enabling the development of new business models. However, the widespread use of additive processes faces high production costs and technological challenges. Meanwhile, scienti c research focuses on the optimization of individual process steps of additive manufacturing and does not o er su cient support for SMEs. Therefore, this paper deals with the development of a cross-process value chain of additive manufacturing for SMEs. Based on a systematic analysis of scienti c literature, relevant additive manufacturing processes were investigated, and a cross-process value chain was derived. The results were veri ed by expert interviews and central research and development requirements were extracted.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 3 | Pages 25-30 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-3_25-30
Capabilities of 5G for the Intralogistics of the Future

Capabilities of 5G for the Intralogistics of the Future

Julius Burghardt, Lukas Höhn, Dieter Uckelmann ORCID Icon
The use of 5G technology o ers many companies enormous opportunities regarding their efforts to optimize processes. In particular, the intralogistics of a smart factory could bene t signi cantly from the use of 5G. The position of diverse mobile units can be determined precisely. Applications such as the control of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV ) or the precise localization of material come into consideration. If the potential of 5G technology can be fully utilized and integrated into the structure of intralogistics, production processes could be revolutionized.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 3 | Pages 57-60 | DOI 10.30844/IM_22-3_57-60
Green Fuels in Maritime Shipping

Green Fuels in Maritime Shipping

Heating, electric power supply and ship propulsion with hydrogen and LNG fuels
Carsten Fichter, Uwe Werner
In current times, heavier fuels such as oil and diesel are generally used to power merchant and passenger ships alike. International and national regulations are likely to increase pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide, and fine dust pollution within the global maritime shipping industry. Green fuels are one possible solution for emission reduction. Therefore, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) create the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex VI of which enables the enforcement of designated (sulfur) emission control areas (ECAs or SECAs). Current research shows that hydrogen and LNG fuels can be safely operated and used to supply electric generating systems and drive systems. Today, cruise ships are often constructed with LNG main propulsion engines. Conventional hydrogen and LNG fuels are not CO2 free. However, green hydrogen, green ammonia and green LNG are based on ...
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 3 | Pages 61-65 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-3_61-65
Key Factors for Successful Supply Chain Management

Key Factors for Successful Supply Chain Management

Sebastian Trojahn, Vanessa Klementzki
Today's business world is characterized by ever-increasing complexity in nearly every dimension. Supply chains can no longer be understood in a linear fashion, but form networks across numerous supply chain participants. Globalization and crises are straining existing structures, calling into question previously set priorities and measures, and demanding new solutions. How must supply chains be structured in this constantly changing environment in order to be successful? This article highlights fields of action for successful supply chain management.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 3 | Pages 48-52 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-3_48-52
Requirements for the Use of Digitization and AI

Requirements for the Use of Digitization and AI

Applications for increasing energy efficiency
Dennis Bode, Henry Ekwaro-Osire, Klaus-Dieter Thoben ORCID Icon
Innovative digital and AI solutions for more energy-efficient production can decisively contribute to the environmental impact and competitiveness of companies, especially in the manufacturing industry. Requirements for the functionality and implementation of these solutions are complex and diverse; multiple stakeholders need to be addressed when eliciting requirements and various technology and business aspects have to be considered. This article presents a procedure for requirements elicitation for energy efficiency digitalization and AI projects.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 17-22 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_17-22
Circular Economy – Chance for Innovation

Circular Economy - Chance for Innovation

Tobias Berndt, Claus Lang-Koetz, Silvia Rummel
Circular Economy is considered one of the most promising concepts on the way to a more sustainable economy. Expectations of a responsible corporate orientation are rising: This is shown by a recent ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court, which demands that Germany must be more ambitious in its climate goals [1]. The EU Green Deal envisages climate neutrality by 2050 and the “Circular Economy Action Plan” calls for more effective use of resources and reserves [2]. This article describes a method that companies can use to develop ideas for circular business models.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 33-36 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_33-36
Digital Sustainability Management in Companies

Digital Sustainability Management in Companies

A Service-Oriented Approach to Develop a Platform for Data-Driven Sustainability Management
Justus von Geibler ORCID Icon, Julia Brandt, Lara Waltersmann, Robert Miehe, Ralf Tesch
The digitalization in sustainability management and the creation of a consistent database for sustainability data can significantly support companies in meeting increasing sustainability requirements and transparency regarding the sustainability performance. This paper presents a service-oriented approach for the development of a platform for data-driven sustainability management in manufacturing companies.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 45-47 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_45-47
Digitalized Industry and Sustainability

Digitalized Industry and Sustainability

Between Synergy and Dissonance
Frieder Schmelzle, Stefanie Kunkel, Marcel Matthess, Grischa Beier
A considerable part of global greenhouse gas emissions is caused in the industrial sector. Its digitialization is often seen as a means to increase sustainability. At the same time, ecological and social risks emerge. Their exploration is still in its infancy, however, previous findings point out multiple challenges. These must be conceptually taken into account in order to realize a sustainable industry 4.0. Building on a literature analysis, the following contribution presents current developments in research, industry, and policy. We shed light on a number of selected approaches, which aim at a sustainable industry 4.0. Finally, practical design options are outlined.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 7-11 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_7-11
Measures and Incentives to Reduce CO2-Emissions

Measures and Incentives to Reduce CO2-Emissions

How Small Carriers and Their Shippers Can Work Towards More Climate-Friendly Road Freight Transport
Moritz Petersen, Ramón van Almsick
Accelerating climate change drives companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Road freight transport accounts for around 6 % of global CO2 emissions. However, high growth rates, the dependence on fossil fuels, and the high fragmentation of the market make the decarbonization of road freight transport challenging. Based on survey results, this paper elaborates how small road carriers, together with their clients, can contribute to achieving global climate targets by implementing appropriate measures and incentives.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 41-44 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_41-44
Sustainable Recycling of EV Traction Batteries

Sustainable Recycling of EV Traction Batteries

Christoph Herrmann, Mark Mennenga, Alexander Kaluza, Bernd Friedrich, Elinor Rombach, Alexander Michaelis, Mareike Partsch, Constantin Wolf
In the course of the shift to electromobility, the use of battery cells as energy storage is facing exponential growth. The goal in research and industry is to design the entire life cycle of these battery cells in the light of global sustainability goals and to ensure the necessary supply of raw materials. In this context, the establishment of efficient recycling technologies plays a central role. In particular, there is a need for research into the further development of process routes according to technological, ecological, economic and social criteria. The competence cluster Recycling & Green Battery (greenBatt) addresses these challenges in 15 research projects. This article presents overarching solution approaches and project highlights.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 12-16 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_12-16
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