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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing

Authors: Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of national economy and people’s livelihood. It is the way of transforming resources into products or goods which are required to cater to the needs of the society. Traditional manufacturing companies currently face several challenges such as rapid technological changes, inventory problem, shortened innovation, short product life cycles, volatile demand, low prices, highly customized products, and ability to compete in the global markets. Modern manufacturing is highly competitive due to globalization and fast changes in the global market.

This book reviews emerging technologies in manufacturing. These technologies include artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, lean manufacturing, robotics, automation, 3D printing, nanotechnology, industrial Internet of things, and augmented reality. The use of these technologies will have a profound impact on the manufacturing industry. The book consists of 19 chapters. Each chapter addresses a single emerging technology in depth and describes how manufacturing organizations are adopting the technology. The book fills an important niche for manufacturing. It is a comprehensive, jargon-free introductory text on the issues, ideas, theories, and problems on emerging technologies in manufacturing. It is a must-read book for beginners or anyone who wants to be updated about emerging technologies.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
This chapter provides an introduction on emerging technologies in manufacturing. It presents some emerging manufacturing technologies. It addresses the benefits and challenges of the emerging technologies. It considers the global aspect of emerging technologies in manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 2. Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter covers artificial intelligence (AI), which is the cognitive science that deals with intelligent machines which are able to perform tasks heretofore only performed by human beings. Today, the manufacturing industry is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline every phase of production and increase productivity. This chapter addresses the uses of artificial intelligence in the manufacturing industry. It begins by reviewing AI. It discusses the roles AI plays in manufacturing. It highlights the benefits and challenges of applying AI in manufacturing. It covers how AI is being applied in manufacturing around the world.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 3. Robotic Automation in Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter, we discuss the uses of robotic automation in manufacturing. Automation can assist the manufacturing industry by reducing labor costs substantially, increase quantity or generate more output for a given period of time, improve product quality, and mitigate risk. This chapter provides an introduction to the uses of robotic automation in manufacturing. It begins by describing what robots are. It gives an overview on automation. It describes different types of robots and how they are used in manufacturing. It highlights the benefits and challenges of using robots in manufacturing. It covers global adoption of robotic automation.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 4. Smart Manufacturing
Abstract
Traditionally, manufacturing has been regarded as the process of converting raw materials into finished product. It is essential for realizing all future products and is an indispensable element of the innovation chain. The manufacturing industry includes many sectors such as chemical industry, metal machinery industry, and electronics industry. Manufacturing has gone through transformations and become more automated, computerized, connected, and sophisticated.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 5. Industry 4.0
Abstract
This chapter presents Industry 4.0 as a manufacturing initiative. Industry 4.0 enables the digitalization of manufacturing sector with built-in sensing devices virtually in all manufacturing components, products and equipment. It has been involved in smart transportation and logistics, smart buildings, oil and gas, smart healthcare, smart cities, to name a few. This chapter provides a brief introduction to Industry 4.0. It begins by covering the four industrial revolutions leading to Industry 4.0. It provides an overview on the concept of Industry 4.0. It describes the design principles and characteristic features of Industry 4.0. It gives some of the applications of Industry 4.0.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 6. Industrial IOT in Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter introduces Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which refers to particular applications of IoT to industrial environments. IIoT is a new industrial ecosystem that combines intelligent and autonomous machines. It is bringing about a world where smart, connected embedded systems and products operate as part of larger systems. This chapter provides application of IIoT in manufacturing. It begins by providing an overview on IoT and IIoT. It presents some applications of IIOT in manufacturing. It highlights the benefits and challenges of applying IIoT in manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 7. Big Data in Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter covers big data, which refers to the large volume of structured and unstructured data with the potential to be mined for information. The manufacturing industry has joined the big data bandwagon as well because data has long been the lifeblood of manufacturing. Big data analytics can provide the manufacturing industry the need to succeed in an increasingly complex environment. This chapter provides an introduction to the use of big data in manufacturing. It begins by giving an overview on the characteristics of big data. It covers big data analytics. It describes the role of big data in manufacturing. It presents some applications of big data in manufacturing. It highlights the benefits and challenges of big data in manufacturing. It presents global adoption of big data in manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 8. Additive Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter additive manufacturing is presented. It adds material to create an object and produces less waste and cuts the resources waste. While traditional production systems proceed by subtraction, additive manufacturing involves fabricating a 3D object by successively adding material. Compared to subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing can compete with or beat traditional manufacturing processes in terms of cost and adaptability. This chapter provides a brief introduction to additive manufacturing for readers with both a technical and business mindset. It begins by describing what additive manufacturing is all about. It describes seven additive manufacturing processes. It presents some application of additive manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 9. Green Manufacturing
Abstract
In this chapter, we address green manufacturing, which is a new trend for the future development of manufacturing industry. Green manufacturing refers to modern manufacturing that makes products without pollution. It addresses a wide range of environmental and sustainability issues including resource selection, transportation, manufacturing process, and pollution. This chapter provides a brief introduction to green manufacturing, an area of great importance for current and future manufacturing operations. It begins with traditional manufacturing concepts and then describes what GM is all about. It addresses the drivers and characteristics of GM. It covers green manufacturing practices. It highlights some applications of GM and discusses how to improve awareness about GM.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 10. Sustainable Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter dwells on sustainable manufacturing, which is manufacturing products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. The goal of sustainable manufacturing is to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing. This chapter describes sustainable manufacturing and how environmental sustainability helps in achieving it. It begins by explaining the concept of sustainability. It discusses what sustainable manufacturing is all about. It covers some sustainable approaches. It provides some examples of sustainable manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 11. Lean Manufacturing
Abstract
Due to global competition and the competitive awareness of customers, manufacturers all over the world are under pressure to reduce their production costs, eliminate waste, increase productivity, and improve quality while remaining profitable. To survive in the prevailing global competition, a manufacturing company must eliminate production waste. One approach that is widely applied in eliminating waste is lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing (LM) is all about reducing or eliminating waste in production in all its forms. It is “manufacturing without waste.” It is widely perceived by the industry as an answer to their requirement for waste reduction [1, 2].
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 12. Distributed Manufacturing
Abstract
Distributed manufacturing (DM) refers to the decentralized fabrication of parts in smaller factories or homes that are local to end users. It makes it possible for more innovators to reach the market with their products, while manufacturing is the process by which materials are transformed into usable products.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 13. Cloud Manufacturing
Abstract
The manufacturing industry is crucial to the economy of any nation. Manufacturing is a vital sector in our society. It has always been a pillar industry of developed economies. It has been a strong impetus to the process of industrialization and modernization. Today’s manufacturing sector includes a wide range of industries, from food to automobile and aerospace and from computer to electronic product manufacturing [1].
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 14. Nanomanufacturing
Abstract
The nanoworld is a mysterious place because materials behave differently at the atomic or nanoscale. The discovery of higher resolution microscopes in the 1980s enabled having insight into nanoscale material structures and their properties. Nanotechnology (science on the scale of single atoms and molecules) has been identified as the “fourth industrial revolution” to disrupt the modern world. It is so described because of the special properties of materials at the nanoscale. It has permeated all sectors of our economy due to the unique properties of materials at the nanoscale. It is transforming the world of materials and its influence will be broad. It will not only initiate the next industrial revolution, but it will also offer technological solutions.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 15. Ubiquitous Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter introduces the concept of ubiquitous manufacturing. Ubiquitous manufacturing is an application of ubiquitous computing which is a concept where computing is made to appear everywhere and anywhere. It emphasizes the mobility and dispersion of manufacturing resources, products, and users. This chapter provides an introduction to ubiquitous manufacturing. It begins by providing some background on ubiquitous computing on which ubiquitous manufacturing is built. Then it explains what ubiquitous manufacturing is all about. It describes technologies related to UM, the characteristics of UM, and its enabling technologies. It highlights the benefits and challenges of UM.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 16. Offshore Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter addresses offshoring manufacturing, which takes place when production operations are performed in another country, from one country to a low-cost country. It is considered an option when a company wants to reduce operating expenses, while maintaining high-quality product. This chapter provides an introduction to offshore manufacturing. It begins by explaining what offshore manufacturing is all about. It compares local/domestic manufacturing with offshore/foreign manufacturing. It also compares of offshoring and outsourcing. It addresses offshore locations such as China, Mexica, and India It highlights the benefits and challenges of offshore manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 17. Cyber Manufacturing
Abstract
In this chapter, we discuss cyber manufacturing, a modern manufacturing approach that utilizes cyber-physical systems. It may be regarded as the convergence of cyber-physical systems, systems engineering, and manufacturing innovation. It is a new transformative concept that involves the translation of data from interconnected systems into predictive and prescriptive operations. This chapter provides an introduction to cyber manufacturing. It begins by explaining what cyber manufacturing is all about. It describes enabling technologies needed in developing cyber-manufacturing solutions. It presents common cyber attacks on manufacturing. It suggests some strategies for handling cybersecurity risks in manufacturing. It highlights some benefits and challenges of cyber manufacturing. It covers global cyber manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 18. Biomanufacturing
Abstract
This chapter dwells on biomanufacturing, the production of biological products from living cells. It is an emerging manufacturingprocess that utilizes biological systems to produce commercially important biomaterials and biomolecules. It is used in medicine, food industry, and industrial applications. This chapter introduces the reader to biomanufacturing. It begins by describing what biomanufacturing is all about. It provides some applications of biomanufacturing. It highlights the benefits and challenges of biomanufacturing. It covers global biomanufacturing and the future of biomanufacturing. The last section concludes with comments.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Chapter 19. Future of Manufacturing
Abstract
This chapter addresses the future of manufacturing, which is undeniably digital and will be shaped by a combination of advancements in technology. This chapter takes a close look at the challenges that manufacturers are facing now and see what the future holds for manufacturing. It begins by reviewing the emerging manufacturing technologies. It considers the future of technology in manufacturing and the factory of the future. It highlights the challenges facing the manufacturing industry in the future. It covers the future of global manufacturing.
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi, Philip O. Adebo
Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing
Authors
Matthew N. O. Sadiku
Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi
Philip O. Adebo
Copyright Year
2023
Electronic ISBN
978-3-031-23156-8
Print ISBN
978-3-031-23155-1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23156-8

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