Smart Factory and Industry 4.0. The Current State of Application Technologies

Developing a Technology Roadmap

Master's Thesis , 2015 , 173 Pages , Grade: 1,3

Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics

When is the Smart Factory ready? This question arises when dealing with the topics Industry 4.0., Internet of Things and Smart Factory. An approach is developed here to answer at least part of this question. A systematization of numerous concepts and terms with similar uses is required. The Smart Factory, based on the technological Cyber-Physical Systems, is an element in a network of several Smart Factories, where the vision of Industry 4.0 is finally realized through industry-wide interconnection.

The Smart Factory and its Cyber-Physical Systems possess new technological capabilities including a capability of comprehensive intuitive and multimodal Human-Machine Interaction. This new form of interaction is particularly emphasized in the Smart Factory. After the failure of the CIM-concept the design of the future factory is tending towards a human-centered solution. The initial question is applied to this aspect of the Smart Factory here. Furthermore, production logistics, which complete fundamental tasks in manufacturing, are taken into account.

The technological readiness of a selection of application technologies realizing the new form of interaction is examined. The application technologies considered comprise three wearable technologies, those being the Mobile Device, Smart Glasses and the Smart Watch as well as three recognition technologies: Speech Recognition, Gesture Recognition and Gaze Recognition. An expert survey is carried out in order to answer the following expedient questions: estimates as to the future relevance of the selected application technologies, the required technological capabilities, up-to-date technological challenges, and respective solution approaches, as well as a final estimate of the point of technological readiness. The results are summarized and visualized in a Technology Roadmap.

Content:
- The Smart Factory, Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.
- Smart Glass, Smart Watches and Mobile Devices
- Human-Machine Interaction
- Technology Roadmap and Recommendations
- Challenges and Solutions
- Expert Survey

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Zusammenfassung
• 概述
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• List of Definitions
• List of Abbreviations
• Prologue
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Problem Definition
  • 1.2. Research Objectives
  • 1.3. Research Questions
  • 1.4. Research Method
    • 1.4.1. Forecasting
    • 1.4.2. Selection of Method
    • 1.4.3. Technology Roadmap
  • 1.5. Thesis Design
• 2. Theoretical Principles
  • 2.1. Technological Systematization
    • 2.1.1. Technology
    • 2.1.2. Classification of Technologies
    • 2.1.3. Technological Paradigm
  • 2.2. Production and Logistics
    • 2.2.1. Logistics
    • 2.2.2. Production Logistics
    • 12.2.3. Main Function
• 3. Smart Factory
  • 3.1. Internet of Things
    • 3.1.1. The New Internet
    • 3.1.2. Technical Core - Smart Object
    • 3.1.3. New Technological Paradigm
  • 3.2. Internet of Services
    • 3.2.1. Internet of Things Complement
    • 3.2.2. Cloud Services
    • 3.2.3. Internet of Things and Services
    • 3.2.4. Related Notions
  • 3.3. Further \"Internets” in Literature
    • 3.3.1. Internet of Data
    • 3.3.2. Future Internet
    • 3.3.3. Internet of Everything
  • 3.4. Smart World
    • 3.4.1. Smart City
    • 3.4.2. Smart Energy/ Smart Grid
    • 3.4.3. Smart Mobility
    • 3.4.4. Smart Home
    • 3.4.5. Smart Health
    • 3.4.6. Smart Manufacturing/ Smart Factory
  • 3.5. Industry 4.0
    • 3.5.1. 4th Industrial Revolution
    • 3.5.2. Digitization
    • 3.5.3. Industry 4.0 Potential
    • 3.5.4. Technology Paradigms in the Industry 4.0
    • 3.5.5. Industry 4.0 Definition
  • 3.6. Cyber-Physical Systems
    • 3.6.1. Technical Development

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work aims to explore the current state of application technologies in the context of Smart Factory and Industry 4.0. It seeks to develop a technology roadmap for future advancements in this field.

• Technological systematization and classification
• The role of the Internet of Things and Internet of Services in Smart Factories
• The concept of Industry 4.0 and its potential impact
• Cyber-physical systems and their relevance to Smart Factory development
• The development of a technology roadmap for Smart Factory advancements

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the problem definition, research objectives, research questions, and the research method employed in this study. It outlines the methodology used to develop a technology roadmap for Smart Factory applications. Chapter two delves into theoretical principles, focusing on technological systematization and the classification of technologies. It explores the concept of a technological paradigm and its relevance to production and logistics. Chapter three examines the concept of the Smart Factory, exploring the roles of the Internet of Things and Internet of Services. It discusses the various \"Internets\" in literature, including the Internet of Data, Future Internet, and Internet of Everything. The chapter also explores the concept of the Smart World and its various applications, including Smart City, Smart Energy/Smart Grid, Smart Mobility, Smart Home, Smart Health, and Smart Manufacturing/Smart Factory. Finally, chapter three examines the concept of Industry 4.0, including the 4th Industrial Revolution, digitization, Industry 4.0 potential, technology paradigms in Industry 4.0, and the definition of Industry 4.0. The chapter concludes with a discussion of cyber-physical systems and their technical development.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this work include Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Internet of Services, technological paradigm, cyber-physical systems, and technology roadmap. The study explores the current state of application technologies in the context of these keywords, focusing on their potential to drive future advancements in the field.

• College: Technical University of Berlin (Fakultät 7)
• Grade: 1,3
• Author: Oliver Grunow (Author)
• Publication Year: 2015
• Pages: 173
• Catalog Number: V317791
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668271043
• ISBN (Book): 9783946458968
• Language: English
• Tags: Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, application technology, Mobile Device, Smart Glasses, Smart Watch, Speech Recognition, Gesture Recognition, Gaze Recognition, technological readiness, Technology Roadmap, Cyber-Physical Systems, CPS, Systematization, Readiness, survey, roadmapping