Manufacturing from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Advances and Applications unfolds establishing three main pillars: (i) it investigates the theoretical background of the current industrial practice within the framework of industry 4.0 by presenting its key definitions and backbone technologies; (ii) it discusses the methods and state-of-the-art developments employed in the ongoing digital transformation of companies worldwide to promote more resilient, sustainable, and human-centric smart manufacturing and production networks; and (iii) it outlines a strategic plan for the transition from industry 4.0 to industry 5.0.

Written by an international group of expert scientists, this volume offers an overview of the most recent research in the field and provides actionable insights to benefit audiences in both academia and industry.

Key Features

• Appeals to readers with its systematic and coherent approach that includes fundamental theoretical concepts as well as applied practical knowledge
• Includes state-of-the-art information on disruptive smart manufacturing technologies, real-life case studies of their impact in business scenarios, and gap analysis, creating an evidence-based path to recognize the opportunities and challenges originating from an industry 4.0 to industry 5.0 transition
• Serves as a guide to the next generation of engineers and facilitates making the next manufacturing paradigm a reality