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Digital Twins for Emission Reduction<\/h4>\n
Ex-ante case study on a pump test bench in industrial production<\/div>
Felix Bischoff<\/a>, Ingela Tietze<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Peter Hertweck<\/a>, Nina van Hasz<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Digital twins are frequently referred to as a promising approach for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in industrial production; however, robust empirical evidence of their benefits under real-world conditions is largely lacking. In this case study, the emission reduction potential of a digital twin\u2014as a conceptually described target system\u2014is quantified ex-ante via the example of a test bench for hydraulic pumps. To this end, the GHG emissions of the original test plan for the year 2025 are determined based on actual measured energy consumption of the tested pumps and time-resolved grid electricity emission intensities. This is followed by a rule-based rescheduling, in which energy-intensive test processes are shifted to time intervals with lower emissions. The rescheduling takes operational constraints into account so that processes and equipment remain unchanged. The savings potential is determined by comparing the GHG emissions of the reference and the optimized case. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 16-24 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.3.2<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Has the Time Come for an Energy Revolution in Intralogistics?<\/h4>\n
The current status of hydrogen fuel cell-powered MHE<\/div>
Joseph W. D\u00f6rmann<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Hydrogen fuel cells promise to be a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel or battery-electric material handling equipment (MHE) in various production or warehouse contexts. Short refuelling times, an absence of carbon emissions, and constant power input put fuel cell-powered MHE at an advantage in high-intensity work environments. However, various barriers to the adoption of fuel cells remain, including considerations surrounding cost and efficiency. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 6 | Pages 74-80<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Loam Construction and Wooden Shelving<\/h4>\n
A contribution to sustainability in warehouse logistics<\/div>
Viviano De Giacomo<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Nathalie Fritsch<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Jakob Kennert<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Dieter Uckelmann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>This study examines the contribution of natural building materials, in particular loam and wood, to the sustainable development of logistics infrastructure, assessing ecological, economic, and technical dimensions across the entire life cycle. Potentials, restrictions, and supportive framework conditions are identified based on literature analyses and expert interviews. Wood proves to be technically mature and ecologically advantageous, especially in high rack construction, while loam offers high potential for energy- and resource-efficient construction. The study concludes with recommendations for research, policy, and practice to establish circular construction methods in logistics. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The Bias of \u201cInstructional Systems for the Disabled\u201d<\/h4>\n
Ethnographic insights from deploying augmented reality in a sheltered workshop<\/div>
David Kostolani<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Annemarie Ploss<\/a>, Sebastian Schlund<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The rehumanization of industrial work has emerged as a key focus in Industry 4.0 research, emphasizing the empowerment of human workers amidst advancing automation. Within this re-search, supporting workers with disabilities through digital assistance technologies serves as a prime example of a human-centric approach to industrial engineering. These technologies often claim to enhance productivity, which aims to promote the integration of workers with disabili-ties in industrial roles. But can they genuinely improve their work experience? This ethnograph-ic study presents insights from two years of developing and deploying augmented reality in a sheltered woodworking workshop. Over this period, we engaged in conversations and facilitat-ed over 30 technology sessions with workers with diverse disabilities. Our experiences chal-lenge the narrative of industrial research, in particular with digital instructional systems serving as \u201cenabler technology\u201d to help them work \u201cbetter.\u201d ... <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Machine Learning to Promote Sustainability\u00a0<\/h4>\n
Company analysis based on expert interviews<\/div>
Matthias Weigold<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n This article outlines the results of ten expert interviews on the use of machine learning to promote corporate sustainability and then compares them with relevant literature. The study shows that economic factors drive the use of machine learning, the introduction of which is initiated by both top management and specialist departments. However, grounded strategies for implementing machine learning are rarely available and use cases are often based on supervised learning. The environmental impact (the reduction of emissions, for example) outweighs the social impact, though quantification is difficult. Additionally, a lack of trust, expertise, and communication hinders the adoption of machine learning, while some technical challenges regarding data requirements also pose problems. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Enabling the Future of Manufacturing with Digital Twins<\/h4>\n
Opportunities and obstacles<\/div>
Javad Ghofrani<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Darian Lemke<\/a>, Tassilo S\u00f6ldner<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Digital twins connect physical and digital systems, furthering efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, and allowing the production of more customized products. Despite these advantages, challenges such as high costs, data synchronization, and security risks hinder widespread adoption. This article explores the potential of digital twins and examines key barriers to integration and implementation, also considering some industrial applications including additive manufacturing as a relevant use case. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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