OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing is 7. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimization of working position and posture of a 5-DOF hybrid automatic drilling system based on an improved GA-BP neural network	130
A just-in-time learning-based compensation prediction method for hull plate welding	60
A robotic 3D printer for UV-curable thermosets: dimensionality prediction using a data-driven approach	56
A novel graph neural networks approach for 3D product model retrieval	52
Integration of sub-task scheduling and logistics in cloud manufacturing systems under setup time and different task arrival times	42
Proposition of a software-assisted methodology to solve safety issues in reconfigurable assembly systems in a short time	38
Correction	37
Development of dynamic scheduling in semiconductor manufacturing using a Q-learning approach	36
Digital twin for human-machine interaction with convolutional neural network	35
Digital twin in manufacturing: conceptual framework and case studies	34
Estimation of arithmetical mean roughness using a regression approach and computer vision in stainless steel specimens manufactured by additive manufacturing	32
An integrated Bi-objective green vehicle routing and partial disassembly line problem for electronic waste: an industrial case study	31
Development of a CNC interpretation service with good performance and variable functionality	31
Physics-based modelling of robot’s gearbox including non-linear phenomena	30
Topology optimization of the vibrating structure for fused deposition modelling of parts considering a hybrid deposition path pattern	28
An automatic machining process decision-making system based on knowledge graph	28
Adaptive radial basis function neural network sliding mode control of robot manipulator based on improved genetic algorithm	28
Digital twin-driven cloud manufacturing system: an implementation framework, operating mechanism and key technologies	28
Special issue on ‘digital twins for smart production and logistics’	27
A blockchain-based self-adaptive collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing system	26
Sequential delay-free strategy for sliding mode position observer considering analog and digital implementations of PMSM drives	26
Automatic computation of bending sequences for double-head wire bending machines	25
CNC-C²: an ISO14649 and IEC61499 compliant controller	25
Study on typical process route mining method based on multilevel longest common subsequence information entropy and intelligent clustering model	22
Simulation of in-house logistics operations for manufacturing	21

Production system efficiency optimization through application of a hybrid artificial intelligence solution	20
A recycling model based on blockchain and reverse logistics for remanufacturing	20
Research on dynamic scheduling and perception method of assembly resources based on digital twin	20
Online monitoring for error detection in vat photopolymerization	20
Digital twin-enhanced laser cutting production system design and operation	18
A collaboration approach for cloud factories based on Kuhn–Munkras algorithm	18
A conceptual framework-based architecture strategy for implementing industry 4.0 enabling technologies in Indian commercial vehicle manufacturing plant	18
Proactive project scheduling using GPU-accelerated simulations under uncertainty environment	18
A collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing processes with uncertain duration: a perspective of efficiency	18
Computer integrated work-space quality improvement of the C4 parallel robot CMM based on kinematic error model for using in intelligent measuring	17
Multi-objective optimization of milling process: exploring trade-off among energy consumption, time consumption and surface roughness	17
Web-based simulation and motion planning for human-robot and multi-robot applications	17
Direct tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies with normal and non-normal tolerances for predicting product quality	16
Appraisal of smart factory design for advance manufacturing plants based on transition strategies by using an integrated fuzzy decision-making methodology	16
State-based verification of industrial control programs with the use of a digital model	16
Modelling and platform application of the behaviour of a cyber physical production system	15
Identifying the driving and moderating factors of Malaysian SMEs’ readiness for Industry 4.0	15
Examining the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on industrial performance of manufacturing organisations in India: an empirical study	15
On the quantification of human-robot collaboration quality	15
An adaptive sampling method for STL free-form surfaces based on the quasi-Gauss curvature grid	15
A survey of machine learning in additive manufacturing technologies	15
Different build strategies and computer-aided process planning for fabricating a functional component through hybrid-friction stir additive manufacturing	15
Health state grading evaluation of multi-machine production line based on bi-Kmeans degraded hidden Markov model	15
Collective intelligence-driven 3D printing factory for social manufacturing: implementing a testbed for industrial application	15
Part feeding scheduling for mixed-model assembly lines with autonomous mobile robots: benefits of using real-time data	15
Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system with analytic hierarchy process: an application for drawworks’ failure mode and effect analysis	14
A human-machine interaction framework for identifying factors influential consumer participation in e-waste treatment schemes	14
A data-driven digital twin framework for key performance indicators in CNC machining processes	14
Flexibility management and decision making in cyber-physical systems utilizing digital lean principles with Brain-inspired computing pattern recognition in Industry 4.0	14
Novel process planning approach for support-free additive manufacturing using multi-axis deposition systems	13
An innovative model to enhance engineer-to-order companies operational efficiency conceived using axiomatic design theory	13
New approaches for rebalancing an assembly line with disruptions	13
Blank shape optimization in sheet metal processing using a hybrid fuzzy-sensitivity method	13
A back propagation neural network based low frequency clustering man-hour prediction method for digital manufacturing	13
Understanding vulnerabilities in cyber physical production systems	13
A digital twin reference architecture for pharmaceutical cannabis production	13
A multi-criteria decision tool for FMEA in the context of product development and industry 4.0	13
Computer-aided process planning system for super finishing of flat surfaces with pockets through magnetorheological finishing process	12
Development of automated feature extraction and convolutional neural network optimization for real-time warping monitoring in 3D printing	12
Intelligent parameters reconfiguration system for enhancing machine tools sustainability using real-time data-driven: an experimental cutting speed investigation	12
Instance segmentation of point cloud captured by RGB-D sensor based on deep learning	12
Architecture and knowledge modelling for self-organized reconfiguration management of cyber-physical production systems	12
Evaluation of the reconfigurability of manufacturing systems based on fuzzy logic taking into account the links between the characteristics of the RMS	10
A multi-period multiple parts mixed integer linear programming model for AM adoption in the spare parts supply Chain	10
A novel hybrid algorithm for large-scale composition optimization problems in cloud manufacturing	10
Reinforcement learning based optimal decision making towards product lifecycle sustainability	10
A Multi-level spatial feature fusion-based transformer for intelligent defect recognition with small samples toward smart manufacturing system	10
Experimental assessment and feedforward control of backlash and stiction in industrial serial robots for low-speed operations	10
Guidelines to develop demonstration models on industry 4.0 for engineering training	10
Quantum machine learning a new frontier in smart manufacturing: a systematic literature review from period 1995 to 2021	10

An adaptive force and posture control strategy for automated wiring terminal assembly	10
A cyber physical production system framework for online monitoring, visualization and control by using cloud, fog, and edge computing technologies	9
A simulation-based decision support system to improve the resilience of the food supply chain	9
Performance analysis of object detection algorithms for robotic welding applications in planar environment	9
Digital twin-based research on the prediction method for the complex product assembly abnormal events	9
Transdisciplinary system of systems development in the trend to X4.0 for intelligent manufacturing	9
A collaborative hybrid approach for integrated tolerance allocation	9
Cooperation-based bi-level rescheduling method for multi-objective distributed hybrid flow shop with unrelated parallel machines under multi-type disturbances	9
Human-centered performance management in manual assembly – The impact of gamified KPI provision on performance and motivation	9
Repetitive assembly basic action detection and standard work measurement based on deep learning	9
Design of integrated manufacturing information systems for reconfigurability and adaptability by modularizing the system architecture	9
The decision-making framework for assembly tasks planning in human–robot collaborated manufacturing system	8
Integration of extended reality and CAE in the context of industry 4.0	8
HAR-time: human action recognition with time factor analysis on worker operating time	8
Research on the Z-direction thermal error modelling method based on an optimized CNN-BiLSTM-Attention	8
Using cloud manufacturing to establish an ecosystem network for COVID-19 ventilator production	8
Design of a business readiness model to realise a green industry 4.0 company	8
Explainable human activity recognition based on probabilistic spatial partitions for symbiotic workplaces	8
Digital twins in manufacturing: systematic literature review for physical–digital layer categorization and future research directions	8
Manufacturing cloud service recommendation model based on deep feature learning and user preference perception	7
Concept of a design activity supporting tool in the design and development process of cyber physical system	7
Impact of total quality management on industry 4.0 readiness and practices: does firm size matter?	7
Layer width control in robotic pulsed gas tungsten arc additive manufacturing through composite sensing of vision and arc	7
Methodology for enabling dynamic digital twins and virtual model evolution in industrial robotics - a predictive maintenance application	7
Collaborative optimization for scheduling manufacturing tasks and transport vehicles considering manufacturer’s time availability in cloud manufacturing	7
Investigation on the effect of corner error in WEDM taper cutting process of Ti–6Al–4V	7
Screening and optimization method of defect points of G code in three axis NC machining	7
FARFADET: contribution to consistency management in multi-physical systems engineering	7
Proposal of a maturity model for additive manufacturing: theoretical development and case study in automotive industry	7
Correction	7
Examining smart manufacturing challenges in the context of micro, small and medium enterprises	7
Machine learning in the prediction of formability in aluminum hot stamping process with multiple variable blank holder force	7
A new study for prediction and optimisation of energy consumption during high-speed milling	7
Ant colony algorithm and grey relation theory for manufacturing resources optimal allocation towards industry 5.0	7
An augmented reality software suite enabling seamless human robot interaction	7