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Applied AI for Human-Centric Assembly Workplace Design<\/h4>\n
An ethics-informed approach<\/div>
Tadele Belay Tuli<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Michael Jonek<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Sascha Niethammer<\/a>, Henning Vogler<\/a>, Martin Manns<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance smart assembly by predicting human motion and adapting workplace design. Using probabilistic models such as Gaussian Mixture Models (GMMs), AI systems anticipate operator actions to improve coordination with robots. However, these predictive systems raise ethical concerns related to safety, fairness, and privacy under the EU AI Act, which classifies them as high-risk. This paper presents a conceptual method integrating probabilistic motion modeling with ethical evaluation via Z-Inspection\u00ae. An industrial case study using the Smart Work Assistant (SWA) demonstrates how multimodal sensing (motion, gaze) and interpretable models enable anticipatory assistance. The approach moves from ethics evaluation to ethics-informed work design, yielding transferable principles and a configurable assessment matrix that supports compliance-by-design in collaborative assembly. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 1 | Pages 60-68 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.26.1.58<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Increasing Resilience in Logistics with IT<\/h4>\n
Investigating supply chain risk management information systems<\/div>
Alexander Baur<\/a>, Jasmin Hauser<\/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>The blockage of the Suez Canal in 2021, caused by the accident involving the container ship Ever Given, clearly illustrates the need to design global supply chains in such a way that they can respond quickly to disruptions. In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, conventional logistics processes that focus on efficiency, and supply chain management methods in particular, are increasingly reaching their limits. Resilience, achieved through a combination of robustness and agility, is essential to ensure responsiveness. This article analyzes how risk management information systems (RMIS) can increase resilience. The analysis covers data availability, data transparency, modeling and simulation of risk scenarios, and the development of appropriate emergency action plans. Despite existing challenges in designing IT infrastructure, the measures mentioned have the potential to increase resilience in logistics. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 4 | Pages 36-42<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Digital Twins for Production and Logistics Systems<\/h4>\n
Challenges and focus areas in implementation and use<\/div>
Deike Gliem<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Nicolas Wittine<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Sigrid Wenzel<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n For a successful implementation as well as sustainable use and maintenance of digital twins for production and logistics systems, it is necessary to identify relevant use cases and master the associated challenges. This paper analyzes scientific literature on common applications and challenges in the implementation of digital twins for the planning and operation of production and logistics systems. To confirm the practical relevance of the results, the results of an empirical survey have also been included. The findings are used to derive key focus areas for the successful implementation and long-term use of digital twins in production and logistics. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 3 | Pages 42-49 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.3.42<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\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
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 3 | Pages 72-81<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Data Quality in the Engineering of Circular Products<\/h4>\n
Decision support for circular value creation through data ecosystems<\/div>
Iris Gr\u00e4\u00dfler<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Sven Rarbach<\/a>, Jens Pottebaum<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Decisions affecting the sustainability of products are made during the engineering process. As product engineering progresses, statements on sustainability can also be substantiated. Initially, only estimates based on related products and processes are possible, but later, operational and machine data can be used. When metrics are used for key figures, the traceability of the data should be ensured. For this purpose, relevant data quality criteria and indicators are selected and analyzed for correlations. Data availability can be increased by relying on partners within data ecosystems for product engineering. Data spaces such as Gaia-X, Catena-X and Manufacturing-X form a basis for this ambition. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 2 | Pages 12-19 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.2.12<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Circular Economy Enabled by Digitization<\/h4>\n
Digital networking in the procurement of manufacturing companies<\/div>
Pius Finkel<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Peter Wurster<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, David Pfister<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Current developments in digitalization and data economy, especially multilateral data sharing platforms, offer the potential to accelerate the implementation of circular economy practices in the manufacturing industry. This article systematically examines the extent to which digitalization could serve as a catalyst for circular economy in the procurement of such companies. As a basis for the following research, eight experts from five leading global manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive and aviation industries were interviewed. This article demonstrates practical hypotheses for the sustainable design of supply chains and proposes two specific use cases for circular economy practices that can proactively counteract the use of resources. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | 2025 | Edition 1 | Pages 26-33 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.25.1.26<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Circular Economy as a Holistic Strategy<\/h4>\n
Complexity management and sustainability<\/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>Over the past decades, circular economy has established itself as an important strategy for tackling sustainability challenges. Its holistic approach aims to use resources efficiently and minimize waste. This article aims to identify and evaluate the numerous challenges connected to the successful implementation and expansion of the circular economy approach. Economic, technological, social and political aspects are examined to provide a comprehensive insight into the complexity of the strategy and its implementation. The article concludes that a successful circular economy can only be achieved through the coordinated cooperation of different stakeholders and the development of innovative solutions to the identified challenges. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 41 | Edition 1 | Pages 60-67<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Introduction of Machine Learning in Production<\/h4>\n
An SME-specific, holistic guide<\/div>
Manuel Savadogo<\/a>, Malte Stonis<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Peter Nyhuis<\/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>Machine learning offers a wide range of potential, especially in production, and is therefore becoming increasingly important. However, small and medium-sized businesses are lacking guidelines that are specifically tailored to their individual challenges to guide them step-by-step through the process. In conjunction with a potential analysis, the determination of relevant prerequisites and a maturity assessment, this article can serve as a guide for SMEs. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 40 | 2024 | Edition 6 | Pages 88-95<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Cognitive Assistance Systems in Intralogistics<\/h4>\n
User studies with augmented reality and an AI chatbot<\/div>
Hendrik Stern<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Michael Freitag<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n Assistance systems improve work processes, shorten learning times and increase flexibility in the workplace. Human-centered, resilient and sustainable production approaches where user acceptance is of the utmost importance play a crucial role in the digitized Industry 5.0. Two user studies investigate how useful the support of technologies like augmented reality and AI chat actually is. In the context of cognitive assistance systems in intralogistics, artificial intelligence and augmented reality have a great potential and can contribute to an improvement in process performance. The usability of these systems in terms of human-centricity of Industry 5.0 is crucial. This article describes the results and findings of two user studies conducted in the laboratory for intralogistics work processes (picking and packing). The assistance systems used were evaluated using the System Usability Scale. \u00a0 Cognitive assistance systems in intralogistics Assistance systems make a ... <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 40 | 2024 | Edition 5 | Pages 67-72 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.24.5.66<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Transforming Under Pressure<\/h4>\n
An analysis of coping strategies along the value chain in agriculture<\/div>
Niklas Obermann<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Saskia Hohagen<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Uta Wilkens<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
\n The transformation in production offers the chance to redesign existing value chains. Cooperation between various ecological, social and governmental stakeholders is seen as particularly key to sustainable development. However, little research has been conducted into how companies can best manage the resulting interdependencies. Agriculture is used as an example to examine how businesses can activate resources along the value chain. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 40 | 2024 | Edition 5 | Pages 99-106 | DOI 10.30844\/I4SE.24.5.99<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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