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Industry 4.0\u2014Progress and Digitalization in Limbo<\/h4>\n
Status of sustainable transformation and digitalization in production engineering<\/div>
Christian Donhauser<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Daniel Riepl<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Digitalization projects help users represent complex processes more simply and efficiently. However, there are many obstacles to implementation. Reluctance to implement these projects is palpable. This affects, among others, employers and employees, who may fall behind economically by waiting or avoiding change. These observations can be traced back to an overarching research question: What barriers and systemic challenges hinder sustainable transformation within the context of Industry 4.0, particularly when considering human labor in production engineering? What questions are the affected stakeholders asking? The primary goal of this long-term research project is to define these questions decisively and in detail in order to develop a conceptual foundation that integrates research, teaching, and technological development and thus combines the potential of digital technologies with the experiential and practical knowledge of production workers. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 56-60<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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AI-Powered Lubrication Strategies for Thread Forming<\/h4>\n
Adaptive spray jet control to increase process reliability and tool life<\/div>
Reinhard Schmied<\/a>, Marco Susic<\/a>, Christian Donhauser<\/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>Thread forming requires precise lubricant application because high contact pressures and process temperatures strongly influence tool loading, friction, and process stability. Although minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) systems are widely used, current spray-based approaches can still suffer from spray losses, insufficient wetting of the thread grooves, and unstable droplet transport. This article presents a concept for adaptive precision lubrication in thread forming based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-supported flow analysis, experimental validation, and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted optimization. The focus is on droplet size, spray jet geometry, nozzle position, ambient flow conditions, and their influence on wetting intensity. Preliminary simulation-based investigations indicate that data-driven optimization can help identify wetting deficiencies and support the development of future control strategies for resource-efficient lubricant application. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2027 | Edition 3 | Pages 76-83<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Optimized Manual Processes in Automotive Production<\/h4>\n
A module-based approach for the efficient creation of work system simulations<\/div>
Barbara Brockmann<\/a>, Tobias Jurk<\/a>, Beate Stoffels<\/a>, Jochen Deuse<\/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>In the manufacturing industry, the integration of digital human models into the product development and manufacturing process is becoming increasingly important. Particularly in assembly, which is characterized by a high proportion of manual tasks, motion simulations enable a realistic representation of human work and thus make a significant contribution to the evaluation of motion economy, process validation, and efficiency improvement. However, widespread application in production planning faces various challenges, such as the high initial effort required to create human simulations as well as volatile planning conditions. This article presents a practice-oriented solution from the automotive assembly sector that enables the creation of simulations with reduced effort as well as their early and consistent use in the planning process. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 48-55<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Application Potentials of Chinese Knowledge Platforms<\/h4>\n
Digital platforms for knowledge transfer in research and education<\/div>
Yunhao Su<\/a>, Martin Braun<\/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>Knowledge drives innovation, which is why digital platforms are increasingly used for knowledge transfer. The People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) is a global leader in digitalization and digital platforms are central to Chinese knowledge transfer and innovation systems. This study supplements theoretical concepts of knowledge transfer with empirical findings on the (further) development of relevant knowledge platforms. It examines the influence of specific design features on the functionality and quality of digital knowledge platforms. A literature review identifies seven condensed success criteria. Nine leading Chinese knowledge platforms are categorized based on their transfer logic and functional scope. Online survey participants assess the platform-specific manifestations of the identified criteria and highlight potential and areas for improvement in platform-based knowledge transfer. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 84-93<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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SmartBending\u2014Inline Measurement for Process Correction<\/h4>\n
Inline process optimization for error compensation in swivel bending<\/div>
Christian Donhauser<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Reinhard Schmied<\/a>, Marco Susic<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Swivel bending is an established forming process that minimizes material loss and enables efficient use of resources. However, the process requires complex optimizations that have traditionally relied heavily on the expertise of machine operators. This results in significant time and material costs, as optimization steps are performed iteratively. Given the shortage of skilled workers, a technological upgrade of the machines in line with Industry 4.0 is necessary. As part of a research project, intelligent sensor technology was used to record critical influencing factors that reveal correlations between product defects and machine deformations. Based on this, a methodology was developed that forms the foundation for inline compensation, enabling the equipment to autonomously adjust process parameters to correct product defects and, in the long term, enable defect-free production from the very first component. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 134-141<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Digital Twin Technology and Architecture<\/h4>\n
A synthesis of concept and practice<\/div>
Arka Mukherjee<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Shibaji Chandra<\/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>Digital twins are a key enabling technology of the fourth industrial revolution, integrating physical systems with their digital counterparts to create intelligent, data-driven environments. This conceptual\/practice-oriented paper examines how to establish a modern architectural framework for digital twins leverages modern tech-stack like IoT, Data Fabric, AI\/ML, seamless integration and enterprise grade security. The paper is grounded in an abundance of literature by leading vendors and analysts in space. It offers a comparative study of different vendors implementing the solution stack in the proposed architecture. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 114-122<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Decentralized Coordination of AMRs<\/h4>\n
Regulations for Autonomous Mobile Robots<\/div>
Manuel Savadogo<\/a>, Malte Stonis<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Peter Nyhuis<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, J\u00fcrgen Hupp<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>The increasing automation of intralogistics requires flexible and resilient control concepts for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). While centralized coordination approaches enable stringent control, they quickly reach their limits in terms of scalability and robustness. This paper therefore presents regulations for the decentralized coordination of AMR within the framework of the ORPHEUS project. The focus is on translating known decentralized decision-making principles into a rule framework tailored to industrial material flow scenarios, addressing both operational task assignment and safety-related conflict situations. ORPHEUS thus makes a significant contribution to the methodological structuring, parameterization, and practical transferability of decentralized coordination logics. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 96-105<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Open-Source Implementation of the Industrial Metaverse<\/h4>\n
Case study and best practices<\/div>
Henning Strau\u00df<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Tim Johannsen<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>The digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector is hampered by vendor lock-in, high cloud costs, and stringent data sovereignty requirements when implementing Industrial Metaverse solutions. Although the Industrial Metaverse is quickly becoming a key concept in Industry 5.0, SMEs are often at a disadvantage when using proprietary solutions. This paper demonstrates how Industrial Metaverse applications can be realized by combining proven communication standards with open web technologies, thereby reducing barriers. This makes immersive applications for training, maintenance, and monitoring feasible even in SMEs. Using an open-source-based prototype as a best-practice implementation, the paper illustrates how the Industrial Metaverse can be made technologically and economically accessible to SMEs. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | Edition 3 | Pages 68-73<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Site Assessment for Flexible Intralogistics in Brownfield Sites<\/h4>\n
Innovative decision support in practice<\/div>
Jolanda Schierbaum<\/a>, Carsten Feldmann<\/a>, Lars Renhof<\/a><\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n
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\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t <\/div>Due to its dynamic environment, space planning in intralogistics is not a one-time task but a recurring decision-making process subject to numerous constraints imposed by existing infrastructure. Decisions are often based on incomplete data, resulting in a high risk of poor planning decisions and inefficient use of space. This paper presents a practice-oriented process model for space evaluation in brownfield projects. The proposed approach improves the standardization and consistency of space evaluation and promotes best practices among all stakeholders. By supporting systematic decision-making, the process model contributes to optimized planning and resource allocation, thereby reducing risks and avoiding costly implementation errors.The process model is demonstrated through a case study conducted at a commercial vehicle manufacturer. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 3 | Pages 124-133<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Serious Games as a Training Tool<\/h4>\n
Game mechanics design to promote resilience<\/div>
Annika Lange<\/a> \n \"ORCID<\/a>, Thomas Knothe<\/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>Unforeseen events are increasingly challenging manufacturing companies. Being resilient during crises is becoming a key competence. Serious games (SG) can help make resilience-building processes more transparent. This article derives specific requirements for SG from different phases of resilience and shows how these can be implemented in game mechanics in order to effectively support the training of resilience. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Industry 4.0 Science<\/strong> | Volume 42 | 2026 | Edition 2 | Pages 98-104<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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