{"id":112490,"date":"2025-12-09T20:06:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T19:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/?post_type=ejournal&#038;p=112490"},"modified":"2025-12-16T15:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:10:08","slug":"i4s-6-2025-manufacturing-space","status":"publish","type":"ejournal","link":"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-6-2025-manufacturing-space\/","title":{"rendered":"I4S 6\/2025: Manufacturing in Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:20px;\">\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/gito-ejournal-index\/?token=1QZLj01VGHRCKQZYZRxR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">      <button style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"button gito-pub-frontend-vertical-title\">Table of contents (PDF)      <\/button>   <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Manufacturing leaves Earth: What long sounded like science fiction is rapidly developing into a strategic field of the future for industry. Falling launch costs and new players in the space industry are making production possible for the first time under completely new conditions\u2014with properties that are impossible on Earth. Whether it&#8217;s in-orbit maintenance of satellites, production control in space, or the manufacture of human organs in microgravity, approaches are emerging in space that could transform entire industries. This issue of Industry 4.0 Science highlights opportunities, business models, technological barriers, and the path to scalable value chains beyond Earth&#8217;s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All articles at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<!-- GITO_PUB_POST start list-container -->\n<div><ul class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-list-container\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/in-orbit-servicing-satellite\/\">Adaptive In-Orbit Servicing of Altered Satellite Components<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">Adaptive gripper placement on altered components for servicing in-orbit satellites<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/production-control-in-space\/\">Production Control in Space<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">An AI-supported approach for industry in orbit<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/space-entrepreneurial-courage\/\">\u201cEntrepreneurial courage is the key ingredient\u201d<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">Interview with Prof. Jan W\u00f6rner, Director of the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS)<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/customized-organs-from-space\/\">Customized Organs from Space<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">How weightlessness could change human lives<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/corporate-tacit-knowledge-llm-ai\/\">Potentials, Premises, Perspectives<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">Using LLMs to reinterpret corporate knowledge management<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/electric-trucks-pre-post-carriage\/\">Electric Trucks in Intermodal Terminal Pre- and Post-Carriage<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">Impact on terminal processes in combined road-rail freight transport<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/loam-construction-wooden-shelving\/\">Loam Construction and Wooden Shelving<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">A contribution to sustainability in warehouse logistics<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/has-the-time-come-for-an-energy-revolution-in-intralogistics\/\">Has the Time Come for an Energy Revolution in Intralogistics?<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">The current status of hydrogen fuel cell-powered MHE<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/articles\/work-design-learning-competence\/\">Work Design for Learning and Competence Development<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">Emerging ways of organizing and supporting learning in digitally transformed workplaces<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/content-stories\/explainable-ai-xai\/\">Explainable AI \u2013 XAI<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#444;\">Making AI work in business and not just clever sounding<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- GITO_PUB_POST end list-container -->\n\n<div style=\"display:block;text-align:center !important;margin:30px 0;\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #555;padding:10px;max-width:600px;text-align:left;\"><h2 class=\"gito-pub-download-section\"><center>Access limited<\/center><\/h2><p>You are currently <strong>not logged in \/ not yet registered<\/strong>.<\/p><p>In order to download the desired file(s), you must be logged in and have an appropriate inclusive subscription. 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return false;\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"icon button circle is-outline tooltip linkedin\" title=\"Share on LinkedIn\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr style=\"margin-top:0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-headline\">You might also be interested in<\/h2>\n<!-- GITO_PUB_POST start flex-container -->\n<div class=\"gito-pub-flex-container\">\n   <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card gito-pub-flex-item gito-pub-flex-item-1\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-2-2026-learning-factories\/\">\n         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-row\">         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column-image\">\n            <picture>\n               <source media=\"(max-width:640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/I4S_02-2026_ENG_Cover-640x325.jpeg\">\n               <source media=\"(min-width:641px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/I4S_02-2026_ENG_Cover-196x180.jpeg\">\n               <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/I4S_02-2026_ENG_Cover-196x180.jpeg\" alt=\"I4S 2\/2026: Learning Factories\">\n            <\/picture>\n         <\/div>\n            <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column\">               <div class=\"ellipsis\" style=\"height:185px;overflow:hidden;\" title=\"I4S 2\/2026: Learning Factories\">                  <table class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-header\">\n            \t     <tr>\n                        <td>                  \t\t   <h4 class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-title\">I4S 2\/2026: Learning Factories<\/h4>\n                        <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-subtitle\">Drivers of research and learning environments for Industry 4.0<\/div>                        <\/td>\n                     <\/tr>\n                  <\/table>\n                  <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-text\">\n<div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-abo-sign gito-pub-login-register-link\" data-targetabo=\"expert\" data-targeturl=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-2-2026-learning-factories\/\" title=\"please login or register - content can only be read in its entirety with a subscription  expert\">\n\t\t\t                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/gito-publisher\/img\/i4s-login.png\">\n\t\t\t                      <\/div>\nIn recent years, learning factories have evolved into key experimental environments in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 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This issue of Industry 4.0 Science examines learning factories as venues for exploring new approaches and technologies\u2014whether digital assistants, cobots, serious games, or digital twins.                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card gito-pub-flex-item gito-pub-flex-item-1\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-5-2025-ai-digital-assistance\/\">\n         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-row\">         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column-image\">\n            <picture>\n               <source media=\"(max-width:640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/I4S_05-2025_DE_Cover-640x325.jpeg\">\n               <source media=\"(min-width:641px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/I4S_05-2025_DE_Cover-196x180.jpeg\">\n               <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/I4S_05-2025_DE_Cover-196x180.jpeg\" alt=\"I4S 5\/2025: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assistance\">\n            <\/picture>\n         <\/div>\n            <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column\">               <div class=\"ellipsis\" style=\"height:185px;overflow:hidden;\" title=\"I4S 5\/2025: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assistance\">                  <table class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-header\">\n            \t     <tr>\n                        <td>                  \t\t   <h4 class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-title\">I4S 5\/2025: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assistance<\/h4>\n                        <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-subtitle\">How we can better support work<\/div>                        <\/td>\n                     <\/tr>\n                  <\/table>\n                  <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-text\">\n<div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-abo-sign gito-pub-login-register-link\" data-targetabo=\"professional\" data-targeturl=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-5-2025-ai-digital-assistance\/\" title=\"please login or register - content can only be read in its entirety with a subscription  professional\">\n\t\t\t                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/gito-publisher\/img\/i4s-login.png\">\n\t\t\t                      <\/div>\nDemographic change, skills shortages, and stagnating productivity are threatening the competitiveness of German industry. At the same time, AI and digital assistance systems are opening up new opportunities: they make work more efficient and support skilled workers. But while they have long been part of everyday life, their potential in industry remains largely untapped\u2014this is where this issue comes in with innovative concepts.                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card gito-pub-flex-item gito-pub-flex-item-1\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-4-2025-smart-logistics\/\">\n         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-row\">         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column-image\">\n            <picture>\n               <source media=\"(max-width:640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/I4S_04-2025_ENG_Cover-640x325.jpeg\">\n               <source media=\"(min-width:641px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/I4S_04-2025_ENG_Cover-196x180.jpeg\">\n               <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/I4S_04-2025_ENG_Cover-196x180.jpeg\" alt=\"I4S 4\/2025: Smart Logistics\">\n            <\/picture>\n         <\/div>\n            <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column\">               <div class=\"ellipsis\" style=\"height:185px;overflow:hidden;\" title=\"I4S 4\/2025: Smart Logistics\">                  <table class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-header\">\n            \t     <tr>\n                        <td>                  \t\t   <h4 class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-title\">I4S 4\/2025: Smart Logistics<\/h4>\n                        <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-subtitle\">Sustainable, resilient processes along the entire value chain<\/div>                        <\/td>\n                     <\/tr>\n                  <\/table>\n                  <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-text\">\n<div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-abo-sign gito-pub-login-register-link\" data-targetabo=\"professional\" data-targeturl=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-4-2025-smart-logistics\/\" title=\"please login or register - content can only be read in its entirety with a subscription  professional\">\n\t\t\t                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/gito-publisher\/img\/i4s-login.png\">\n\t\t\t                      <\/div>\nLogistics is entering a new era. 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However, key challenges remain, including the collection of current product data. This issue of Industry 4.0 Science covers a wide range of topics, from the basic concept of the digital twin to its benefits in procurement and its use in supply chain management.                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card gito-pub-flex-item gito-pub-flex-item-1\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-2-2025-ai-cobots-virtual\/\">\n         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-row\">         <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column-image\">\n            <picture>\n               <source media=\"(max-width:640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/I4S_02-2025_ENG_Cover-640x325.jpeg\">\n               <source media=\"(min-width:641px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/I4S_02-2025_ENG_Cover-196x180.jpeg\">\n               <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/I4S_02-2025_ENG_Cover-196x180.jpeg\" alt=\"I4S 2\/2025: The Future of Production with AI, Cobots and Virtual Worlds\">\n            <\/picture>\n         <\/div>\n            <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-column\">               <div class=\"ellipsis\" style=\"height:185px;overflow:hidden;\" title=\"I4S 2\/2025: The Future of Production with AI, Cobots and Virtual Worlds\">                  <table class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-header\">\n            \t     <tr>\n                        <td>                  \t\t   <h4 class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-title\">I4S 2\/2025: The Future of Production with AI, Cobots and Virtual Worlds<\/h4>\n                        <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-subtitle\">Technology needs innovative, value-adding business models<\/div>                        <\/td>\n                     <\/tr>\n                  <\/table>\n                  <div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-text\">\n<div class=\"gito-pub-frontend-post-card-abo-sign gito-pub-login-register-link\" data-targetabo=\"professional\" data-targeturl=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/en\/e-journals\/i4s-2-2025-ai-cobots-virtual\/\" title=\"please login or register - content can only be read in its entirety with a subscription  professional\">\n\t\t\t                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/industry-science.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/gito-publisher\/img\/i4s-login.png\">\n\t\t\t                      <\/div>\nArtificial intelligence, collaborative robotics, and virtual worlds, such as the metaverse, are fueling visions for new forms of industrial value creation. However, innovation alone is not enough\u2014given that these technologies only develop their full potential through intelligent business models. How can companies efficiently integrate AI-supported automation, cobots and digital twins into their processes?                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- GITO_PUB_POST end flex-container -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of contents (PDF) Manufacturing leaves Earth: What long sounded like science fiction is rapidly developing into a strategic field of the future for industry. Falling launch costs and new players in the space industry are making production possible for the first time under completely new conditions\u2014with properties that are impossible on Earth. 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