OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing is 8. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Correction	181
Optimization of working position and posture of a 5-DOF hybrid automatic drilling system based on an improved GA-BP neural network	81
A just-in-time learning-based compensation prediction method for hull plate welding	72
A robotic 3D printer for UV-curable thermosets: dimensionality prediction using a data-driven approach	71
Integration of sub-task scheduling and logistics in cloud manufacturing systems under setup time and different task arrival times	52
Proposition of a software-assisted methodology to solve safety issues in reconfigurable assembly systems in a short time	51
A novel graph neural networks approach for 3D product model retrieval	47
Estimation of arithmetical mean roughness using a regression approach and computer vision in stainless steel specimens manufactured by additive manufacturing	47
Digital twin in manufacturing: conceptual framework and case studies	43
Adaptive radial basis function neural network sliding mode control of robot manipulator based on improved genetic algorithm	41
Automatic computation of bending sequences for double-head wire bending machines	41
A blockchain-based self-adaptive collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing system	35
Special issue on ‘digital twins for smart production and logistics’	35
Digital twin-driven cloud manufacturing system: an implementation framework, operating mechanism and key technologies	31
Digital twin modelling and its evaluation method of the robotic disassembly process	31
Development of a CNC interpretation service with good performance and variable functionality	30
Sequential delay-free strategy for sliding mode position observer considering analog and digital implementations of PMSM drives	30
Topology optimization of the vibrating structure for fused deposition modelling of parts considering a hybrid deposition path pattern	30
Physics-based modelling of robot’s gearbox including non-linear phenomena	28
Simulation of in-house logistics operations for manufacturing	28
Study on typical process route mining method based on multilevel longest common subsequence information entropy and intelligent clustering model	28
Enhanced pallet detection in complex environments: an AM-Mask R-CNN method	27
An integrated Bi-objective green vehicle routing and partial disassembly line problem for electronic waste: an industrial case study	27
A conceptual framework-based architecture strategy for implementing industry 4.0 enabling technologies in Indian commercial vehicle manufacturing plant	26
Production system efficiency optimization through application of a hybrid artificial intelligence solution	25

Online monitoring for error detection in vat photopolymerization	25
Digital twin-enhanced laser cutting production system design and operation	23
Multi-objective optimization of milling process: exploring trade-off among energy consumption, time consumption and surface roughness	22
A collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing processes with uncertain duration: a perspective of efficiency	22
Proactive project scheduling using GPU-accelerated simulations under uncertainty environment	22
Web-based simulation and motion planning for human-robot and multi-robot applications	21
Research on dynamic scheduling and perception method of assembly resources based on digital twin	21
A recycling model based on blockchain and reverse logistics for remanufacturing	20
A collaboration approach for cloud factories based on Kuhn–Munkras algorithm	20
Direct tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies with normal and non-normal tolerances for predicting product quality	19
Examining the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on industrial performance of manufacturing organisations in India: an empirical study	19
Appraisal of smart factory design for advance manufacturing plants based on transition strategies by using an integrated fuzzy decision-making methodology	19
State-based verification of industrial control programs with the use of a digital model	18
On the quantification of human-robot collaboration quality	18
Different build strategies and computer-aided process planning for fabricating a functional component through hybrid-friction stir additive manufacturing	17
Part feeding scheduling for mixed-model assembly lines with autonomous mobile robots: benefits of using real-time data	17
A platform-enabled CNC within edge-cloud environments: perspectives, challenges, and potential solutions	17
Identifying the driving and moderating factors of Malaysian SMEs’ readiness for Industry 4.0	16
DMAIC 4.0 in Action: introducing MSA 4.0 and Poka Yoke 4.0	16
A survey of machine learning in additive manufacturing technologies	16
Material feeding and scheduling method for smart discrete manufacturing workshops based on a temporal knowledge graph and dual neural networks	16
Collective intelligence-driven 3D printing factory for social manufacturing: implementing a testbed for industrial application	15
An adaptive sampling method for STL free-form surfaces based on the quasi-Gauss curvature grid	14
A back propagation neural network based low frequency clustering man-hour prediction method for digital manufacturing	14
Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system with analytic hierarchy process: an application for drawworks’ failure mode and effect analysis	14
Health state grading evaluation of multi-machine production line based on bi-Kmeans degraded hidden Markov model	13
Machining parameters optimization for free-form blade milling based on time-position mapping of process signals	12
A human-machine interaction framework for identifying factors influential consumer participation in e-waste treatment schemes	12
Flexibility management and decision making in cyber-physical systems utilizing digital lean principles with Brain-inspired computing pattern recognition in Industry 4.0	12
Cost-effective sensor-based digital twin for fused deposition modeling 3D printers	12
Anomaly detection for industrial applications: challenges, solutions, and future directions	12
A predictive model based on Transformer with statistical feature embedding in manufacturing sensor dataset	12
An innovative model to enhance engineer-to-order companies operational efficiency conceived using axiomatic design theory	12
Computer-aided process planning system for super finishing of flat surfaces with pockets through magnetorheological finishing process	12
A data-driven digital twin framework for key performance indicators in CNC machining processes	12
Building resilient digital twin with digital cousins: a method for accurate prediction from multi-source fusion in manufacturing	12
Architecture and knowledge modelling for self-organized reconfiguration management of cyber-physical production systems	11
Blank shape optimization in sheet metal processing using a hybrid fuzzy-sensitivity method	11
Development of automated feature extraction and convolutional neural network optimization for real-time warping monitoring in 3D printing	11
A digital twin reference architecture for pharmaceutical cannabis production	11
A preference-based multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for user needs-driven multi-task scheduling in cloud manufacturing	11
Intelligent parameters reconfiguration system for enhancing machine tools sustainability using real-time data-driven: an experimental cutting speed investigation	11
An adaptive force and posture control strategy for automated wiring terminal assembly	10
Quantum machine learning a new frontier in smart manufacturing: a systematic literature review from period 1995 to 2021	10
Evaluation of the reconfigurability of manufacturing systems based on fuzzy logic taking into account the links between the characteristics of the RMS	10
Human-centered performance management in manual assembly – The impact of gamified KPI provision on performance and motivation	10
Novel process planning approach for support-free additive manufacturing using multi-axis deposition systems	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
A multi-period multiple parts mixed integer linear programming model for AM adoption in the spare parts supply Chain	10
A cyber physical production system framework for online monitoring, visualization and control by using cloud, fog, and edge computing technologies	10
An online process planning (OPP) method for part machining based on unsupervised tool condition monitoring	9
The decision-making framework for assembly tasks planning in human–robot collaborated manufacturing system	9
Fast inline inspection: vision system for geometric deviation measurement and early defect detection in smart manufacturing	9
Digital twins in manufacturing: systematic literature review for physical–digital layer categorization and future research directions	9
Repetitive assembly basic action detection and standard work measurement based on deep learning	9
Cooperation-based bi-level rescheduling method for multi-objective distributed hybrid flow shop with unrelated parallel machines under multi-type disturbances	9
Explainable human activity recognition based on probabilistic spatial partitions for symbiotic workplaces	9
Correction	8
Ant colony algorithm and grey relation theory for manufacturing resources optimal allocation towards industry 5.0	8
A digital twin optimization method for complex product workshop scheduling with abnormal events	8
A digital twin approach for online reconfiguration of robotic manufacturing systems toward plug-and-produce	8
Research on the Z-direction thermal error modelling method based on an optimized CNN-BiLSTM-Attention	8
Manufacturing cloud service recommendation model based on deep feature learning and user preference perception	8
Opportunities and challenges of shared manufacturing practice in China: an exploratory multi-case study	8
Machine learning in the prediction of formability in aluminum hot stamping process with multiple variable blank holder force	8
Layer width control in robotic pulsed gas tungsten arc additive manufacturing through composite sensing of vision and arc	8
Integration of extended reality and CAE in the context of industry 4.0	8
Design of integrated manufacturing information systems for reconfigurability and adaptability by modularizing the system architecture	8
Examining smart manufacturing challenges in the context of micro, small and medium enterprises	8
Investigation on the effect of corner error in WEDM taper cutting process of Ti–6Al–4V	8
Correction	8
Cascading failure analysis and optimization for improving the resilience of collaborative manufacturing networks	8
Driving industrial transformation: exploring the adoption, impact, and strategic frameworks for industry 4.0 technologies in Indian manufacturing sectors	8
Performance analysis of object detection algorithms for robotic welding applications in planar environment	8
A collaborative hybrid approach for integrated tolerance allocation	8
HAR-time: human action recognition with time factor analysis on worker operating time	8
Using cloud manufacturing to establish an ecosystem network for COVID-19 ventilator production	8