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Submit a ProposalDigitization and Manufacturing Performance
 | An Environmental Perspective Edited by Chandan Deep Singh, Talwinder Singh and Davinder Singh Copyright: 2025 | Expected Pub Date:2025/05/30 ISBN: 9781394197767 | Hardcover | 320 pages |
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The book provides valuable insights into how modern production strategies can enhance quality, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, ultimately driving profit and competitive advantage in today’s high-tech industry.
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Researchers, scholars, faculty, professionals in research and development, and industrialists in the industrial, production, mechanical, and electronics sectors.
Researchers, scholars, faculty, professionals in research and development, and industrialists in the industrial, production, mechanical, and electronics sectors.
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Today, production strategies are influenced by quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness. Firms have traditionally pursued these goals through the adoption of production practices, such as simultaneous engineering, increasing efficiency through the elimination of defects, setup reduction, and worker empowerment. However, recent developments in industry suggest that industry regulators and professional bodies must encourage innovation in a broad range of high-tech production facilities with the environment in mind. The success of the industry depends on production facilities and the competitive advantage that the industry gains due to better quality and reliability. This advantage leads to an increase in sales and the creation of a sound customer base for greater market share, which eventually leads to more profit, growth, and expansion. A firm’s processes must possess operating advantages in the form of competitive priorities to outperform its competitors, keeping in mind its influence on the environment. Digitization and Manufacturing Performance: An Environmental Perspective presents the expectations of industrialists, policymakers, and academics by evaluating the impact of production facilities.
Readers will find the book:
• Discusses emerging technologies and their role in environmental aspects in detail;
• Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest existing and emerging technologies and their environmental aspects;
• Justifies social, economic, and technical considerations of these technologies;
• Explores the relationship between advanced technologies and the environment through in-depth studies.
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Today, production strategies are influenced by quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness. Firms have traditionally pursued these goals through the adoption of production practices, such as simultaneous engineering, increasing efficiency through the elimination of defects, setup reduction, and worker empowerment. However, recent developments in industry suggest that industry regulators and professional bodies must encourage innovation in a broad range of high-tech production facilities with the environment in mind. The success of the industry depends on production facilities and the competitive advantage that the industry gains due to better quality and reliability. This advantage leads to an increase in sales and the creation of a sound customer base for greater market share, which eventually leads to more profit, growth, and expansion. A firm’s processes must possess operating advantages in the form of competitive priorities to outperform its competitors, keeping in mind its influence on the environment. Digitization and Manufacturing Performance: An Environmental Perspective presents the expectations of industrialists, policymakers, and academics by evaluating the impact of production facilities.
Readers will find the book:
• Discusses emerging technologies and their role in environmental aspects in detail;
• Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest existing and emerging technologies and their environmental aspects;
• Justifies social, economic, and technical considerations of these technologies;
• Explores the relationship between advanced technologies and the environment through in-depth studies.
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Author / Editor Details
Chandan Deep Singh, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Punjabi University. He has published over 120 papers in international journals and conferences, 59 reference books, and ten book chapters. Additionally, he has been granted one international patent and filed another. His research interests include fuzzy logic, MATLAB, and structural equation modeling.
Chandan Deep Singh, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Punjabi University. He has published over 120 papers in international journals and conferences, 59 reference books, and ten book chapters. Additionally, he has been granted one international patent and filed another. His research interests include fuzzy logic, MATLAB, and structural equation modeling.
Talwinder Singh, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Punjabi University. He has published 23 research papers in national and international journals, as well as one book. His research interests include green engineering, environmentally friendly machining, and minimum quantity lubrication.
Davinder Singh, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Punjabi University. He has published over 25 papers in international journals and conferences. His research interests include production and industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, and innovation management.
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Table of Contents
Preface
1. Green Energy Technologies
Chandan Deep Singh
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Industrial Processes
1.3 Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies
1.4 Dedicated Energy Crops
1.5 Agricultural Crop Residue
1.6 Forestry Residues
1.7 Algae
1.8 Wood Processing Residues
1.9 Sorted Municipal Waste
1.10 Wet Waste
1.11 What is Solar PV?
1.12 Solar Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
1.13 What is Waste to Energy?
1.14 Where are Nanomaterials Found?
References
2. Recent Advances in Green Energy Materials: A Review
Mukhtiar Singh, Maninder Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Mandeep Singh and Harjit Singh
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Solar Energy Materials
2.3 Wind Energy Materials
2.4 Hydroelectric Energy Materials
2.4.1 Turbines and Generators
2.4.2 Penstocks and Pipelines
2.4.3 Dams
2.4.4 Roller Compacted Concrete
2.4.5 Geosynthetics
2.4.6 Bamboo
2.4.7 Recycled Materials
2.4.8 Transmission Lines
2.5 Geothermal Energy Materials
2.5.1 Drill Bits and Casing
2.5.2 Heat Exchangers
2.5.3 Turbines and Generators
2.5.4 Piping
2.5.5 Sealing Materials
2.6 Biomass Energy Materials
2.6.1 Combustion Chambers
2.6.2 Boilers and Heat Exchangers
2.6.3 Gas Cleaning Systems
2.6.4 Storage Systems
2.6.5 Fuel Handling Systems
2.7 Conclusion
References
3. Green Computing Technologies: Toward Sustainable Computing
Maninder Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Harjit Singh and Mandeep Singh
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Definition of Green Computing
3.1.2 Energy Efficient Computing
3.1.3 Low Power Processors and Devices
3.1.4 Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling
3.1.5 Energy-Efficient Memory Systems with Citation
3.1.6 Power Management Techniques
3.2 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
3.2.1 Virtualization Techniques for Energy Savings
3.2.2 Green Cloud Computing
3.2.3 Energy-Efficient Data Centers
3.2.4 Cloud Computing and Carbon Footprint
3.2.5 Energy Harvesting and Energy-Neutral Computing
3.2.6 Hybrid Systems for Renewable Energy and Traditional Power Sources
3.3 Sustainable Computing Practices
3.3.1 Green Software Engineering Practices
3.3.2 Sustainable Data Management Practices
3.3.3 Sustainable Networking Practices
3.4 Green Computing in Industry and Society
3.4.1 Case Studies of Green Computing in Industry
3.4.2 Green Computing Initiatives by Governments and Non-Profits
3.4.3 The Role of Green Computing in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
3.5 Challenges and Opportunities
3.5.1 Technological Challenges in Green Computing
3.5.2 Economic and Social Opportunities of Green Computing
3.5.3 Future Directions in Green Computing Research and Development
3.6 Conclusion
References
4. Application of Machine Learning Techniques for Environmental Monitoring and Conservation: A Review
Mukhtiar Singh, Maninder Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Harjit Singh and Mandeep Singh
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Background of the Study
4.1.2 Machine Learning Techniques in Environmental Aspect
4.2 Machine Learning Techniques
4.3 Applications of Machine Learning in Environmental Aspect
4.3.1 Air Quality Monitoring and Prediction
4.3.2 Water Quality Monitoring and Prediction
4.3.3 Climate Change Analysis and Prediction
4.4 Natural Resource Management and Conservation
4.5 Biodiversity Conservation
4.6 Waste Management and Recycling
4.7 Challenges and Opportunities
4.8 Opportunities for the Advancement of Machine Learning in Environmental Aspect
4.9 Ethics, Transparency, and Fairness in Machine Learning for Environmental Aspect
4.10 Real-World Applications of Machine Learning in Environmental Aspect
4.11 Case Studies
4.12 Success Stories and Best Practices
4.13 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
5. Green Engineering in IoT
Talwinder Singh and Davinder Singh
5.1 Introduction
5.2 IoT Data Types
5.2.1 IoT Data Value
5.3 What is Green IoT?
5.4 Benefits of Adopting Green IoT
5.4.1 Important Benefits of Adopting Green IoT are Highlighted Below
5.5 Green IoT Components
5.5.1 Green Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
5.5.2 Green Machine to Machine (M2M)
5.5.3 Green Data Center (DC)
5.5.3.1 Ways to Achieve a Greener Data Center
5.5.4 Green Cloud Computing (CC)
5.5.4.1 Green Cloud Computing Objectives
5.5.4.2 Green Cloud Computing Benefits
5.5.5 Green Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
5.6 Recommendations for Raising Awareness and Future Research Directions
References
6. Green Engineering in Product Development
Harpreet Sharma, Chandan Deep Singh and Kanwaljeet Singh
6.1 Introduction and Meaning
6.2 Principles of Green Engineering
6.3 Benefits of Green Engineering
6.4 Promoting Green Engineering Through Green Chemistry
6.5 Sustainability and Green Engineering Innovations That Might Just Change the World
6.6 Conclusion
References
7. Green Policies in Education: Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Practices
Mukhtiar Singh, Maninder Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Harjit Singh and Mandeep Singh
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Importance and Relevance of Green Policies in the Education Sector
7.1.2 Objectives of the Research
7.1.3 Significance of the Study
7.2 Theoretical Framework
7.2.1 Place-Based Education
7.2.2 Addressing Environmental Challenges
7.3 Policy Development and Implementation
7.3.1 Policy Implementation
7.3.2 Case Studies of Successful Policy Implementation in Different Educational Settings
7.4 Curriculum Integration and Pedagogy
7.5 Infrastructure and Facilities
7.5.1 Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives in Educational Institutions
7.5.2 Case Studies Showcasing Exemplary Green Infrastructure Projects in Education
7.6 Student Engagement and Participation
7.6.1 Student-Led Initiatives and Organizations Promoting Environmental Awareness and Action
7.7 Collaboration and Partnerships
7.8 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
7.8.1 Importance of Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of Green Policies
7.8.2 Key Indicators and Evaluation Frameworks for Assessing Sustainability in Education
7.8.3 Reporting Mechanisms and Accountability in Relation to Green Policies
7.9 Challenges and Future Directions
7.9.1 Exploration of Potential Solutions and Strategies to Address These Challenges
7.9.2 Emerging Trends and Innovations in the Field of Green Policies in Education
7.9.3 Summary of the Main Findings and Insights From the Research
7.9.4 Contributions of the Study to the Field of Green Policies in Education
7.9.5 Implications for Policy, Practice, and Further Research
7.9.6 Further Research Implications
7.10 Conclusion
References
8. Green Engineering in Automobile Sector
Harjit Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh and Maninder Singh
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Green Engineering in Automobile Design
8.2.1 Green Engineering in Automobile Manufacturing
8.2.2 Green Engineering in Automobile Operations
8.2.3 Green Engineering in Automobile End-of-Life
8.2.4 Case Studies
8.3 Conclusion
References
9. Towards Sustainable Manufacturing: Integrating Digital Technologies on the Green Path
Harjit Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh and Maninder Singh
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.2 Importance of Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.3 Challenges to Achieving Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.4 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.5 Advantages of Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.2 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Internet of Things (IoT)
9.3 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence
9.4 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Digital Twins
9.5 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
9.6 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Augmented Reality (AR)
9.7 Green Path for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.8 Introduction to Green Manufacturing
9.8.1 Benefits of Green Manufacturing
9.8.2 Green Manufacturing Practices with Lean Manufacturing
9.8.3 Green Manufacturing Practices with Energy Efficiency
9.8.4 Green Manufacturing Practices with Waste Reduction and Recycling
9.8.5 Green Manufacturing Practices with Sustainable Supply Chain Management
9.8.6 Integration of Digital Technologies on the Green Path
9.8.7 Importance of Integrating Digital Technologies and Green Manufacturing Practices
9.8.8 Challenges to Integrating Digital Technologies and Green Manufacturing Practices
9.8.9 Case Studies of Successful Integration of Digital Technologies and Green Manufacturing Practices
9.9 Future Trends in Sustainable Manufacturing
9.10 Emerging Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.11 New Trends in Green Manufacturing Practices
9.12 Future Directions for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.13 Conclusion
9.14 Future Scope
References
10. Smart Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future: A Review
Maninder Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh and Harjit Singh
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Smart Manufacturing for a Green Future
10.1.2 Green Supply Chain Management
10.1.3 Waste Reduction
10.1.4 Renewable Energy Integration
10.1.5 Green Product Design
10.1.6 Circular Economy
10.1.7 Water Conservation
10.2 Smart Manufacturing for Green Future
10.2.1 Energy-Efficient Equipment and Machinery
10.2.2 Process Optimization
10.2.3 Energy Management Practices
10.2.4 Renewable Energy Sources
10.3 Green Supply Chain Management
10.4 Waste Reduction
10.5 Renewable Energy Integration
10.6 Green Product Design
10.7 Circular Economy
10.8 Water Conservation
10.9 Green Data Centers
10.10 Conclusion
References
11. Smart Manufacturing for a Greener Future
Harpreet Sharma, Chandan Deep Singh and Kanwaljeet Singh
11.1 Introduction and Meaning
11.2 Historical Background of Manufacturing
11.2.1 Technologies Associated with Smart Manufacturing
11.3 Characteristics and Challenges of Smart Manufacturing Systems
11.3.1 Security Issues in Smart Manufacturing
11.3.2 System Integration
11.3.3 Interoperability
11.3.4 Safety in Human–Robot Collaboration
11.3.5 Multilingualism
11.3.6 Return of Investment in New Technology
11.4 Enabling Mechanisms Toward Smart Manufacturing for Greener Future
11.4.1 Change Manufacturing Processes
11.4.1.1 Change the Nature of Process
11.4.1.2 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
11.4.1.3 Greener Inputs
11.4.1.4 Advanced Product Design
11.4.2 Reducing Production Waste
11.4.2.1 Lean Manufacturing
11.4.2.2 Selective Use of Automation
11.4.2.3 Advanced Manufacturing Process
11.4.2.4 Greener Cleaning Materials
11.4.3 Improving Energy Efficiency
11.4.3.1 Equipment and Factory Design
11.4.3.2 Internet of Things (IoT)
11.4.3.3 Intelligent Scheduling and Artificial Intelligence
11.4.4 Making Manufacturing Sustainable
11.4.4.1 Remanufacturing
11.4.4.2 Service-Oriented Manufacturing (SOM)
11.4.4.3 Reconfigurable Manufacturing
11.5 Supporting Tool/Methods Toward Smart Manufacturing for Greener Future
11.5.1 Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Pricing Strategies
11.5.2 Carbon Capture and Storage
11.6 Conclusions
References
Index
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Preface
1. Green Energy Technologies
Chandan Deep Singh
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Industrial Processes
1.3 Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies
1.4 Dedicated Energy Crops
1.5 Agricultural Crop Residue
1.6 Forestry Residues
1.7 Algae
1.8 Wood Processing Residues
1.9 Sorted Municipal Waste
1.10 Wet Waste
1.11 What is Solar PV?
1.12 Solar Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
1.13 What is Waste to Energy?
1.14 Where are Nanomaterials Found?
References
2. Recent Advances in Green Energy Materials: A Review
Mukhtiar Singh, Maninder Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Mandeep Singh and Harjit Singh
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Solar Energy Materials
2.3 Wind Energy Materials
2.4 Hydroelectric Energy Materials
2.4.1 Turbines and Generators
2.4.2 Penstocks and Pipelines
2.4.3 Dams
2.4.4 Roller Compacted Concrete
2.4.5 Geosynthetics
2.4.6 Bamboo
2.4.7 Recycled Materials
2.4.8 Transmission Lines
2.5 Geothermal Energy Materials
2.5.1 Drill Bits and Casing
2.5.2 Heat Exchangers
2.5.3 Turbines and Generators
2.5.4 Piping
2.5.5 Sealing Materials
2.6 Biomass Energy Materials
2.6.1 Combustion Chambers
2.6.2 Boilers and Heat Exchangers
2.6.3 Gas Cleaning Systems
2.6.4 Storage Systems
2.6.5 Fuel Handling Systems
2.7 Conclusion
References
3. Green Computing Technologies: Toward Sustainable Computing
Maninder Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Harjit Singh and Mandeep Singh
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Definition of Green Computing
3.1.2 Energy Efficient Computing
3.1.3 Low Power Processors and Devices
3.1.4 Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling
3.1.5 Energy-Efficient Memory Systems with Citation
3.1.6 Power Management Techniques
3.2 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
3.2.1 Virtualization Techniques for Energy Savings
3.2.2 Green Cloud Computing
3.2.3 Energy-Efficient Data Centers
3.2.4 Cloud Computing and Carbon Footprint
3.2.5 Energy Harvesting and Energy-Neutral Computing
3.2.6 Hybrid Systems for Renewable Energy and Traditional Power Sources
3.3 Sustainable Computing Practices
3.3.1 Green Software Engineering Practices
3.3.2 Sustainable Data Management Practices
3.3.3 Sustainable Networking Practices
3.4 Green Computing in Industry and Society
3.4.1 Case Studies of Green Computing in Industry
3.4.2 Green Computing Initiatives by Governments and Non-Profits
3.4.3 The Role of Green Computing in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
3.5 Challenges and Opportunities
3.5.1 Technological Challenges in Green Computing
3.5.2 Economic and Social Opportunities of Green Computing
3.5.3 Future Directions in Green Computing Research and Development
3.6 Conclusion
References
4. Application of Machine Learning Techniques for Environmental Monitoring and Conservation: A Review
Mukhtiar Singh, Maninder Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Harjit Singh and Mandeep Singh
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Background of the Study
4.1.2 Machine Learning Techniques in Environmental Aspect
4.2 Machine Learning Techniques
4.3 Applications of Machine Learning in Environmental Aspect
4.3.1 Air Quality Monitoring and Prediction
4.3.2 Water Quality Monitoring and Prediction
4.3.3 Climate Change Analysis and Prediction
4.4 Natural Resource Management and Conservation
4.5 Biodiversity Conservation
4.6 Waste Management and Recycling
4.7 Challenges and Opportunities
4.8 Opportunities for the Advancement of Machine Learning in Environmental Aspect
4.9 Ethics, Transparency, and Fairness in Machine Learning for Environmental Aspect
4.10 Real-World Applications of Machine Learning in Environmental Aspect
4.11 Case Studies
4.12 Success Stories and Best Practices
4.13 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
5. Green Engineering in IoT
Talwinder Singh and Davinder Singh
5.1 Introduction
5.2 IoT Data Types
5.2.1 IoT Data Value
5.3 What is Green IoT?
5.4 Benefits of Adopting Green IoT
5.4.1 Important Benefits of Adopting Green IoT are Highlighted Below
5.5 Green IoT Components
5.5.1 Green Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
5.5.2 Green Machine to Machine (M2M)
5.5.3 Green Data Center (DC)
5.5.3.1 Ways to Achieve a Greener Data Center
5.5.4 Green Cloud Computing (CC)
5.5.4.1 Green Cloud Computing Objectives
5.5.4.2 Green Cloud Computing Benefits
5.5.5 Green Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
5.6 Recommendations for Raising Awareness and Future Research Directions
References
6. Green Engineering in Product Development
Harpreet Sharma, Chandan Deep Singh and Kanwaljeet Singh
6.1 Introduction and Meaning
6.2 Principles of Green Engineering
6.3 Benefits of Green Engineering
6.4 Promoting Green Engineering Through Green Chemistry
6.5 Sustainability and Green Engineering Innovations That Might Just Change the World
6.6 Conclusion
References
7. Green Policies in Education: Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Practices
Mukhtiar Singh, Maninder Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Harjit Singh and Mandeep Singh
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Importance and Relevance of Green Policies in the Education Sector
7.1.2 Objectives of the Research
7.1.3 Significance of the Study
7.2 Theoretical Framework
7.2.1 Place-Based Education
7.2.2 Addressing Environmental Challenges
7.3 Policy Development and Implementation
7.3.1 Policy Implementation
7.3.2 Case Studies of Successful Policy Implementation in Different Educational Settings
7.4 Curriculum Integration and Pedagogy
7.5 Infrastructure and Facilities
7.5.1 Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives in Educational Institutions
7.5.2 Case Studies Showcasing Exemplary Green Infrastructure Projects in Education
7.6 Student Engagement and Participation
7.6.1 Student-Led Initiatives and Organizations Promoting Environmental Awareness and Action
7.7 Collaboration and Partnerships
7.8 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
7.8.1 Importance of Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of Green Policies
7.8.2 Key Indicators and Evaluation Frameworks for Assessing Sustainability in Education
7.8.3 Reporting Mechanisms and Accountability in Relation to Green Policies
7.9 Challenges and Future Directions
7.9.1 Exploration of Potential Solutions and Strategies to Address These Challenges
7.9.2 Emerging Trends and Innovations in the Field of Green Policies in Education
7.9.3 Summary of the Main Findings and Insights From the Research
7.9.4 Contributions of the Study to the Field of Green Policies in Education
7.9.5 Implications for Policy, Practice, and Further Research
7.9.6 Further Research Implications
7.10 Conclusion
References
8. Green Engineering in Automobile Sector
Harjit Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh and Maninder Singh
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Green Engineering in Automobile Design
8.2.1 Green Engineering in Automobile Manufacturing
8.2.2 Green Engineering in Automobile Operations
8.2.3 Green Engineering in Automobile End-of-Life
8.2.4 Case Studies
8.3 Conclusion
References
9. Towards Sustainable Manufacturing: Integrating Digital Technologies on the Green Path
Harjit Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh and Maninder Singh
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.2 Importance of Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.3 Challenges to Achieving Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.4 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.1.5 Advantages of Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.2 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Internet of Things (IoT)
9.3 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence
9.4 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Digital Twins
9.5 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
9.6 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing with Augmented Reality (AR)
9.7 Green Path for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.8 Introduction to Green Manufacturing
9.8.1 Benefits of Green Manufacturing
9.8.2 Green Manufacturing Practices with Lean Manufacturing
9.8.3 Green Manufacturing Practices with Energy Efficiency
9.8.4 Green Manufacturing Practices with Waste Reduction and Recycling
9.8.5 Green Manufacturing Practices with Sustainable Supply Chain Management
9.8.6 Integration of Digital Technologies on the Green Path
9.8.7 Importance of Integrating Digital Technologies and Green Manufacturing Practices
9.8.8 Challenges to Integrating Digital Technologies and Green Manufacturing Practices
9.8.9 Case Studies of Successful Integration of Digital Technologies and Green Manufacturing Practices
9.9 Future Trends in Sustainable Manufacturing
9.10 Emerging Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.11 New Trends in Green Manufacturing Practices
9.12 Future Directions for Sustainable Manufacturing
9.13 Conclusion
9.14 Future Scope
References
10. Smart Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future: A Review
Maninder Singh, Mukhtiar Singh, Jasvinder Singh and Harjit Singh
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Smart Manufacturing for a Green Future
10.1.2 Green Supply Chain Management
10.1.3 Waste Reduction
10.1.4 Renewable Energy Integration
10.1.5 Green Product Design
10.1.6 Circular Economy
10.1.7 Water Conservation
10.2 Smart Manufacturing for Green Future
10.2.1 Energy-Efficient Equipment and Machinery
10.2.2 Process Optimization
10.2.3 Energy Management Practices
10.2.4 Renewable Energy Sources
10.3 Green Supply Chain Management
10.4 Waste Reduction
10.5 Renewable Energy Integration
10.6 Green Product Design
10.7 Circular Economy
10.8 Water Conservation
10.9 Green Data Centers
10.10 Conclusion
References
11. Smart Manufacturing for a Greener Future
Harpreet Sharma, Chandan Deep Singh and Kanwaljeet Singh
11.1 Introduction and Meaning
11.2 Historical Background of Manufacturing
11.2.1 Technologies Associated with Smart Manufacturing
11.3 Characteristics and Challenges of Smart Manufacturing Systems
11.3.1 Security Issues in Smart Manufacturing
11.3.2 System Integration
11.3.3 Interoperability
11.3.4 Safety in Human–Robot Collaboration
11.3.5 Multilingualism
11.3.6 Return of Investment in New Technology
11.4 Enabling Mechanisms Toward Smart Manufacturing for Greener Future
11.4.1 Change Manufacturing Processes
11.4.1.1 Change the Nature of Process
11.4.1.2 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
11.4.1.3 Greener Inputs
11.4.1.4 Advanced Product Design
11.4.2 Reducing Production Waste
11.4.2.1 Lean Manufacturing
11.4.2.2 Selective Use of Automation
11.4.2.3 Advanced Manufacturing Process
11.4.2.4 Greener Cleaning Materials
11.4.3 Improving Energy Efficiency
11.4.3.1 Equipment and Factory Design
11.4.3.2 Internet of Things (IoT)
11.4.3.3 Intelligent Scheduling and Artificial Intelligence
11.4.4 Making Manufacturing Sustainable
11.4.4.1 Remanufacturing
11.4.4.2 Service-Oriented Manufacturing (SOM)
11.4.4.3 Reconfigurable Manufacturing
11.5 Supporting Tool/Methods Toward Smart Manufacturing for Greener Future
11.5.1 Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Pricing Strategies
11.5.2 Carbon Capture and Storage
11.6 Conclusions
References
Index
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