OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Competitive strategy and production strategy of the original equipment manufacturer and the third-party remanufacturer in remanufacturing	82
Special issue on data-driven modeling and analytics for optimization of complex manufacturing systems	80
Study on deep reinforcement learning for multi-task scheduling in cloud manufacturing	45
Global initiatives for industry 4.0 implementation and progress within the textile and apparel manufacturing sector: a comprehensive review	43
Digital twin in manufacturing: conceptual framework and case studies	39
Surface roughness prediction framework for flank milling Ti6Al4V alloy based on CLBAS-BP algorithm	36
A novel graph neural networks approach for 3D product model retrieval	33
Hiding task-oriented programming complexity: an industrial case study	31
Optimization of working position and posture of a 5-DOF hybrid automatic drilling system based on an improved GA-BP neural network	30
KGAssembly: Knowledge graph-driven assembly process generation and evaluation for complex components	30
Proposition of a software-assisted methodology to solve safety issues in reconfigurable assembly systems in a short time	28
Special issue on machine learning in additive manufacturing	28
Offline robot programming assisted by task demonstration: an AutomationML interoperable solution for glass adhesive application and welding	28
Role of human factors in cloud manufacturing adoption across manufacturing micro, small and medium enterprises	26
Using Machine-Learning techniques and Virtual Reality to design cutting tools for energy optimization in milling operations	26
Deep learning for industrial image: challenges, methods for enriching the sample space and restricting the hypothesis space, and possible issue	23
Reinforcement learning based optimal decision making towards product lifecycle sustainability	23
Flexible automation and intelligent manufacturing highlights: special issue editorial	23
An adaptive force and posture control strategy for automated wiring terminal assembly	22
Digital twin-based reinforcement learning framework: application to autonomous mobile robot dispatching	20
Experimental assessment and feedforward control of backlash and stiction in industrial serial robots for low-speed operations	19
A digital twin-driven part spatio-temporal quality prediction framework integrated with equipment degradation state analysis	19
A personalized method of cloud manufacturing service customization	19
Digital twins in product-service lifecycles: a framework proposal for enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in manufacturing business	19
A robotic 3D printer for UV-curable thermosets: dimensionality prediction using a data-driven approach	19

Predictive maintenance: assessment of potentials for residential heating systems	19
Smart manufacturing enabled by intelligent technologies	19
Contrasting digital twin vision of manufacturing with the industrial reality	18
Development of a structural framework to improve reconfigurable manufacturing system adoption in the manufacturing industry	18
Model-Based Dynamic Categorization of Alarm Trip Points for Manufacturing Process Disruption Minimization	17
An integrated multi-stage vehicle routing and mixed-model job-shop-type robotic disassembly sequence scheduling problem for e-waste management system	17
knowledge representation in Industry 4.0 scheduling problems	16
Identification of challenges to Industry 5.0 adoption in Indian manufacturing firms: an emerging economy perspective	16
Methodology combining industry 4.0 technologies and KPI’s reliability for supply chain performance	15
Development and performance evaluation of a web-based feature extraction and recognition system for sheet metal bending process planning operations	15
In-machine data acquisition for evaluating the conditioning efficiency of resin-bonded super-abrasive grinding wheels	15
Information exchange and knowledge discovery for additive manufacturing digital thread: a comprehensive literature review	15
A data-driven scheduling knowledge management method for smart shop floor	14
A cyber-physical system architecture based on lean principles for managing industry 4.0 setups	14
Development of dynamic scheduling in semiconductor manufacturing using a Q-learning approach	14
A just-in-time learning-based compensation prediction method for hull plate welding	13
Emergent control in the context of industry 4.0	13
The state-of-the-art of wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED) as an additive manufacturing process for large metallic component manufacture	13
Model-based hardware in the loop control of collaborative robots: Simulink and Python based interfaces	13
A new approach for reusable 3D CAD objects detection, by similarity calculation based on Bayesian network models (BNM)	13
Dynamic control of supported macro/micro-tubes conveying magnetic fluid utilizing intelligibly designed axially functionally graded materials	13
A new global toolpath linking algorithm for different subregions with Travelling Saleman problem solver	13
A product-process-resource based formal modelling framework for customized manufacturing in cyber-physical production systems	12
Preconditions and benefits of digital twin-based business ecosystems in manufacturing	12
Transition towards Smart Factories	12
An improved automatic defect identification system on natural leather via generative adversarial network	12
A framework for cyber-physical production system management and digital twin feedback monitoring for fast failure recovery	12
A variable modal decomposition and BiGRU-based tool wear monitoring method based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II	11
A Parallel distributed genetic algorithm using Apache Spark for flexible scheduling of multitasks in a cloud manufacturing environment	11
Accurate screw detection method based on faster R-CNN and rotation edge similarity for automatic screw disassembly	11
A novel hybrid algorithm for large-scale composition optimization problems in cloud manufacturing	11
Critical factors of multi-agent technology influencing manufacturing organizations: an AHP and DEMATEL-oriented analysis	11
AGV dispatching algorithm based on deep Q-network in CNC machines environment	11
State of the art and future directions of digital twin-enabled smart assembly automation in discrete manufacturing industries	11
Predictions of in-situ melt pool geometric signatures via machine learning techniques for laser metal deposition	10
Digital twin for human-machine interaction with convolutional neural network	10
Integration of sub-task scheduling and logistics in cloud manufacturing systems under setup time and different task arrival times	10
Bi-objective optimisation of remanufacturing decisions with component commonality under different reworking scenarios	10
Determining the maximal inscribed rectangle of an irregularly shaped stone using machine vision	10
Correction	9
Review of task allocation for human-robot collaboration in assembly	9
Quantum machine learning a new frontier in smart manufacturing: a systematic literature review from period 1995 to 2021	9
Toward cyber-physical systems for monitoring and analyzing energy consumption of machine tools	9
Guidelines to develop demonstration models on industry 4.0 for engineering training	9
A multi-period multiple parts mixed integer linear programming model for AM adoption in the spare parts supply Chain	9
An integrated Pythagorean fuzzy-based methodology for sectoral prioritization of industry 4.0 with lean supply chain perspective	9
Evaluation of the reconfigurability of manufacturing systems based on fuzzy logic taking into account the links between the characteristics of the RMS	9
An approach to develop a digital twin for industry 4.0 systems: manufacturing automation case studies	9
Digital twin and parameter correlation-enabled variant design of production lines	9
The deep learning-based equipment health monitoring model adopting subject matter expert	8

Predicting volumetric error compensation for five-axis machine tool using machine learning	8
Model-based definition-assisted asset administration shell as enabler for smart production line	8
Modelling resilience dynamics for smart manufacturing systems: quantification and empirical analysis	8
An integrated Bi-objective green vehicle routing and partial disassembly line problem for electronic waste: an industrial case study	8
Correction	8
Understanding and control of gas porosity in metal laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing	8
Autonomous robotic platform for inspection and repairing operations in harsh environments	8
Physics-based modelling of robot’s gearbox including non-linear phenomena	7
STEP-NC compliant 3-axis CNC machine controller based on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays	7
Topology optimization of the vibrating structure for fused deposition modelling of parts considering a hybrid deposition path pattern	7
Automatic machining feature recognition from STEP files	7
Development of machine tool communication method and its edge middleware for cyber-physical manufacturing systems	7
Automatic computation of bending sequences for wire bending machines	7
Study on typical process route mining method based on multilevel longest common subsequence information entropy and intelligent clustering model	7
STEP AP 242 file-based automatic tolerance analysis of mechanical assembly using unified Jacobian Torsor Model and direct linearization method	7
Application of machine learning algorithm in the sheet metal industry: an exploratory case study	7
Versatile IT-system architecture for smart manufacturing solutions: the example for green manufacturing	7
Evaluation method for the impact of digital finance on the environmental performance of manufacturing industry	6
Development of a CNC interpretation service with good performance and variable functionality	6
A human-oriented design process for collaborative robotics	6
JavaScript MEAN stack application approach for real-time nonconformity management in SMEs as a quality control aspect within Industry 4.0 concept	6
A blockchain-based self-adaptive collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing system	6
Ranking critical success factors for implementation of lean-industry 4.0: a methodology based on DEMATEL and ANP	6
Prioritization of barriers for Industry 4.0 adoption in the context of Indian manufacturing industries using AHP and ANP analysis	6
Programming cobots by voice: a pragmatic, web-based approach	6
Digital-twin-based job shop multi-objective scheduling model and strategy	6
A simulation-based decision support system to improve the resilience of the food supply chain	6
Optimization of product design process in cloud manufacturing system based on swarm intelligence	6
Automatic computation of bending sequences for double-head wire bending machines	6
A sub-assembly division method based on community detection algorithm	6
Decomposition of machining error for surfaces using complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise	6
The role of digital governance in the integration of performance measurement systems uses and Industry 4.0 maturity	6
Energy-aware dynamic rescheduling of flexible manufacturing system using edge-cloud collaborative decision-making method	6
Integrated simulation and control environment for the development and safe start-up of cable driven parallel robots	6