Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing, abbreviated as I-4AM (pronounced i-forum), a biennial conference series, which intends to provide a platform to bring together all stakeholders in manufacturing and Industry 4.0. I-4AM enables those in academia and industry, in India and abroad, to deliberate on the nature, needs, challenges, opportunities, problems, and solutions in this transformational area. The topics covered include all areas of Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing, including but not limited to the following materials processing and joining, controls, autonomous systems, robotics, policy and entrepreneurship, supply chains, Industry X.0, digital manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, and training and education. Industry 4.0 is about using connected intelligence to usher in greater productivity, quality, flexibility, safety, and resource utilization across manufacturing enterprises, in which advanced manufacturing technologies such as robotics or additive manufacturing play a critical role. The book discusses enablers for sustainable, affordable, and human-centric Industry 4.0 and showcases cutting edge practice, research, and educational innovation in this crucial and rapidly evolving area. It can serve as a valuable reference for researchers and professionals interested in Industry 4.0 and allied fields.