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Digital and Collaborative Systems for Innovative Manufacturing

  • 1st Edition - December 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Mukund Janardhanan, S.G. Ponnambalam, J. Paulo Davim
  • Language: English

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, businesses must innovate to meet customer needs and achieve organisational goals. Digital and Collaborative Systems for In… Read more

Description

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, businesses must innovate to meet customer needs and achieve organisational goals. Digital and Collaborative Systems for Innovative Manufacturing explores the vital role of digitalisation and collaboration in manufacturing, presenting the latest research on technologies that drive innovative systems. It emphasises the integration of cutting-edge tools, connectivity and collaborative practices to enhance productivity and efficiency. Structured in two sections, the first part covers the principles of digital and collaborative systems, focusing on key concepts and trends that facilitate manufacturing innovation. The second part delves into designing and managing collaborative manufacturing ecosystems, highlighting supply chain integration, digital collaboration platforms, and human-robot cooperation. Featuring case studies and best practices from various industries worldwide, this book offers practical insights into the current state of digital manufacturing. Key themes include digital transformation, sustainability, collaborative ecosystems, and emerging business models. Intended for scientists, engineers, academics, manufacturing service providers and technical management professionals, this comprehensive guide is essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 in a competitive digital age.

Key features

  • Tailored strategies to guide manufacturing organisations through successful digital transformation, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness
  • Implements cutting-edge technologies to optimise manufacturing processes and drive innovation
  • Explores the synergy between humans and robots, shaping the future of work in the manufacturing sector
  • Ensures the safety and integrity of digital manufacturing systems through comprehensive cybersecurity measures and risk management strategies
  • Identifies and analyses upcoming trends that will shape the future landscape of digital and collaborative manufacturing

Readership

The intended readership for the proposed book includes industry professionals, academics, researchers, and students involved in the field of manufacturing; it caters to individuals from various disciplines, such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, supply chain management, and business administration

Table of contents

SECTION 1: Principles and Essentials of Digital and Collaborative Systems in Manufacturing
(This section will include chapters that covers the principles, essentials, building blocks, core concepts and pillars of digital and collaborative systems in manufacturing.)

1. Breaking Barriers, Driving Change: Unlocking Digital and Collaborative Transformation in Manufacturing

2. Transformative Technologies: The Core of Digital and Collaborative Manufacturing (Exploring Cyber Physical Systems, Big Data Analytics, Digital Twin, Digital Triad, Cloud-Based Systems, AI-ML, IoT/IIoT in Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing)

3. Securing the Manufacturing Systems: Analysis of Cybersecurity Risks and Management

4. Industry 4.0: Empowering Data-Driven Manufacturing Systems

5. Decentralized Systems in Manufacturing for Enhancing Flexibility and Efficiency

6. Building Sustainable and Resilient Digital Manufacturing Systems

7. Design and Planning for Digital Manufacturing

8. Harnessing Immersive Technologies in Manufacturing Systems for Enhanced Production and Training

9. Ethical Issues in Digital and Collaborative Manufacturing System

10. Evolving Business Models for Digital Manufacturing Era

SECTION 2: Digital and Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem

11. Virtual Platforms for Enhancing Distributed Manufacturing Model

12. Enhancing Efficiency and Resilience Through Collaborative Supply Chain Management

13. An Evaluation of Leading Change Through Integrated Product Development Process

14. Collaborative Intelligence: Humans, AI and Robotics Role in Manufacturing Systems

15. Human-Centric Design and Manufacturing Systems

16. Safety and Ergonomics Design in Human-Machine Interactive Systems

17. Development of Digital Manufacturing Systems for Sustainable Performance

18. Integrating Circular Economy Principles for Sustainable Collaborative Manufacturing Systems

19. Industry-Specific Collaborative Ecosystem Success Stories

20. The Future Ecosystem Framework: Emerging Trends and Innovations

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

MJ

Mukund Janardhanan

Dr. Mukund Janardhanan serves as the Head of the Sustainable Engineering and Manufacturing Group and Associate Professor at the esteemed WMG department, University of Warwick. With over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry, Mukund is passionate about leveraging digital technologies and optimizing manufacturing systems to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering education and research. He has published over 70 articles in leading international journals and conferences. He has served as a guest editor for special issues in top-tier journals and as a program committee member for international conferences.

Mukund was awarded the University Distinguished Teaching Fellowship in 2023 by the University of Leicester, recognizing his outstanding contributions to research inspired education. A Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Affiliations and expertise
Head of Sustainable Engineering and Manufacturing Group and Associate Professor; WMG Department, University of Warwick, UK

SP

S.G. Ponnambalam

S. G. Ponnambalam has forty-one years of experience with thirty-nine years in academia and two years in a manufacturing company as Production Engineer. He is currently holding Dean (Research) position at AMET University, Chennai, India. Earlier he held senior academic positions at VIT University, India, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappali, and PSG College of Technology, India. His area of expertise includes design and analysis of automated manufacturing systems and robotic assembly line systems. He is serving as Associate Editor and as editorial board member for many international journals. He has over 300 articles published in various referred journals and refereed conference proceedings. Professor Ponnambalam has also edited books in the field of manufacturing systems and supply chain.

He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) and a Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council, UK. He is also a senior member of IEEE, USA.

Affiliations and expertise
Academy of Maritime Education and Training (Deemed to be University), 135 East Coast Road Chennai, India

JD

J. Paulo Davim

Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal