OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing is 40. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
CENet: improve counting performance of X-ray surface mounted chip counter via scale favor and cell extraction	250
Switch ON/OFF learning of one-dimensional convolutional neural network and one-dimensional generative adversarial network for fault detection	220
The multisensor information fusion-based deep learning model for equipment health monitor integrating subject matter expert knowledge	202
Automated neural network generation for industrial datasets, application to laser powder bed fusion	192
Variability-enhanced knowledge-based engineering (VEN) for reconfigurable molds	159
Detection and localization system for surface defects of automotive forgings based on machine vision	137
Reverse engineering for programmable logic controller structure estimation via white box networks	126
Random convolution layer: an auxiliary method to improve fault diagnosis performance	119
Data-driven product configuration improvement and product line restructuring with text mining and multitask learning	112
A predictive modelling strategy for warpage and shrinkage defects in plastic injection molding using fuzzy logic and pattern search optimization	106
Surface reconstruction of glass bottles using neural implicit representations for manufacturing system	82
Warpage detection in 3D printing of polymer parts: a deep learning approach	80
A normal weld recognition method for time-of-flight diffraction detection based on generative adversarial network	79
Blockchain-based intelligent equipment assessment in manufacturing industry	78
Optimization of buffer design for mixed-model sequential production line based on simulation and reinforcement learning	76
Machine learning-based non-destructive method for identifying defect causes in OLED displays to enhance productivity	76
From framework to industrial implementation: the digital twin in process planning	75
Imbalanced fault diagnosis based on semi-supervised ensemble learning	74
A digital twin-assisted deep transfer learning method towards intelligent thermal error modeling of electric spindles	74
Digital twin for product versus project lifecycles’ development in manufacturing and construction industries	73
Digital Twin and web services for robotic deburring in intelligent manufacturing	69
A machining feature recognition approach based on hierarchical neural network for multi-feature point cloud models	68
Explainable neural network for time series-based condition monitoring in sheet metal shearing	62
Real-time monitoring of molten zinc splatter using machine learning-based computer vision	59
Enhancing robustness to novel visual defects through StyleGAN latent space navigation: a manufacturing use case	55

Analysis of the performance of LSTM-DNN models with the consideration of signal complexity in milling processes	55
Stable pushing in narrow passage environment using a modified hybrid A* algorithm	52
A chip inspection system based on a multiscale subarea attention network	51
Intelligent hierarchical compensation method for industrial robot positioning error based on compound branch neural network automatic creation	51
Remaining useful lifetime prediction for milling blades using a fused data prediction model (FDPM)	50
Machining tool identification utilizing temporal 3D point clouds	50
Motion stage precision prediction for photonic integrated circuit assembly	48
AI agent-driven process automation for dynamic production efficiency and intelligent equipment integration	43
Design patterns of deep reinforcement learning models for job shop scheduling problems	43
A dynamic surface roughness prediction system based on machine learning for the 3D-printed carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymer (CFRP) turning	42
Joint distribution domain adaptation: a novel meta-learning framework for cross-domain few-shot fault diagnosis	42
Generative AI in industrial machine vision: a review	42
Cross-scene object relationship-driven object detection for flexible printed circuit production	41
A multitask context-aware approach for design lesson-learned knowledge recommendation in collaborative product design	41
Federated learning-based collaborative manufacturing for complex parts	41
Reinforcement learning for sustainability enhancement of production lines	40
Nash equilibrium as a tool for the Car Sequencing Problem 4.0	40
Machining accuracy prediction and adaptive compensation method of CNC machine tool under absence of machining process sensing	40