A Systematic Literature Review: Industry 4.0 Based Monitoring and Control Systems in Additive Manufacturing

• Published in: Machines (Basel) 2023-07, Vol.11 (7), p.712
• Main Authors: Tartici, Idil, Kilic, Zekai Murat, Bartolo, Paulo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: 3D printing; Additive manufacturing; control; Control methods; Cost analysis; digital technology; Industry 4.0; Internet of Things; Keywords; Literature reviews; Manufacturing; Monitoring; Productivity; Rapid prototyping; Small & medium sized enterprises-SME; Software; Sustainability; Systematic review; Three dimensional printing
• ISSN: 2075-1702; 2075-1702
• DOI: 10.3390/machines11070712

Three-dimensional printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing, offers a wide range of product diversity, design flexibility, and competitive product costs, making it a key technology in the Industry 4.0 era. With a growing demand for customer-oriented manufacturing strategies in the industry, 3D printing holds the potential to revolutionize traditional manufacturing systems by enabling the production of high-value-added complex products at reduced costs. This systematic literature review paper aims to analyze the ongoing research on Industry 4.0-based digital solutions in the field of monitoring and control to facilitate the adoption of 3D technologies. The study utilizes a systematic literature review method to provide detailed analyses. Specific keywords and a comprehensive database are employed for this study. Furthermore, the paper surveys the existing advancements in 3D printing machinery, focusing on process monitoring and control methods, as well as their impact on sustainability. The discussion section evaluates the literature review results for potential implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises.