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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimization of working position and posture of a 5-DOF hybrid automatic drilling system based on an improved GA-BP neural network	152
Correction	66
A just-in-time learning-based compensation prediction method for hull plate welding	66
Estimation of arithmetical mean roughness using a regression approach and computer vision in stainless steel specimens manufactured by additive manufacturing	62
A novel graph neural networks approach for 3D product model retrieval	45
Proposition of a software-assisted methodology to solve safety issues in reconfigurable assembly systems in a short time	43
Integration of sub-task scheduling and logistics in cloud manufacturing systems under setup time and different task arrival times	40
A robotic 3D printer for UV-curable thermosets: dimensionality prediction using a data-driven approach	38
Digital twin in manufacturing: conceptual framework and case studies	37
Topology optimization of the vibrating structure for fused deposition modelling of parts considering a hybrid deposition path pattern	37
Physics-based modelling of robot’s gearbox including non-linear phenomena	33
Digital twin-driven cloud manufacturing system: an implementation framework, operating mechanism and key technologies	33
An automatic machining process decision-making system based on knowledge graph	33
Adaptive radial basis function neural network sliding mode control of robot manipulator based on improved genetic algorithm	30
Special issue on ‘digital twins for smart production and logistics’	30
Sequential delay-free strategy for sliding mode position observer considering analog and digital implementations of PMSM drives	28
A blockchain-based self-adaptive collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing system	27
Development of a CNC interpretation service with good performance and variable functionality	25
Simulation of in-house logistics operations for manufacturing	25
Automatic computation of bending sequences for double-head wire bending machines	25
Study on typical process route mining method based on multilevel longest common subsequence information entropy and intelligent clustering model	25
An integrated Bi-objective green vehicle routing and partial disassembly line problem for electronic waste: an industrial case study	23
Enhanced pallet detection in complex environments: an AM-Mask R-CNN method	22
Proactive project scheduling using GPU-accelerated simulations under uncertainty environment	22
Digital twin-enhanced laser cutting production system design and operation	21

A collaboration approach for cloud factories based on Kuhn–Munkras algorithm	21
Web-based simulation and motion planning for human-robot and multi-robot applications	21
A conceptual framework-based architecture strategy for implementing industry 4.0 enabling technologies in Indian commercial vehicle manufacturing plant	20
A recycling model based on blockchain and reverse logistics for remanufacturing	20
Multi-objective optimization of milling process: exploring trade-off among energy consumption, time consumption and surface roughness	20
Direct tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies with normal and non-normal tolerances for predicting product quality	19
A collaboration mechanism for service-oriented manufacturing processes with uncertain duration: a perspective of efficiency	19
Online monitoring for error detection in vat photopolymerization	19
Production system efficiency optimization through application of a hybrid artificial intelligence solution	19
Research on dynamic scheduling and perception method of assembly resources based on digital twin	19
Different build strategies and computer-aided process planning for fabricating a functional component through hybrid-friction stir additive manufacturing	18
On the quantification of human-robot collaboration quality	17
Computer integrated work-space quality improvement of the C4 parallel robot CMM based on kinematic error model for using in intelligent measuring	17
State-based verification of industrial control programs with the use of a digital model	17
Examining the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on industrial performance of manufacturing organisations in India: an empirical study	17
Appraisal of smart factory design for advance manufacturing plants based on transition strategies by using an integrated fuzzy decision-making methodology	17
Material feeding and scheduling method for smart discrete manufacturing workshops based on a temporal knowledge graph and dual neural networks	16
Identifying the driving and moderating factors of Malaysian SMEs’ readiness for Industry 4.0	16
Part feeding scheduling for mixed-model assembly lines with autonomous mobile robots: benefits of using real-time data	16
Collective intelligence-driven 3D printing factory for social manufacturing: implementing a testbed for industrial application	15
A back propagation neural network based low frequency clustering man-hour prediction method for digital manufacturing	15
A survey of machine learning in additive manufacturing technologies	15
Modelling and platform application of the behaviour of a cyber physical production system	15
A data-driven digital twin framework for key performance indicators in CNC machining processes	14
A human-machine interaction framework for identifying factors influential consumer participation in e-waste treatment schemes	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
Health state grading evaluation of multi-machine production line based on bi-Kmeans degraded hidden Markov model	14
Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system with analytic hierarchy process: an application for drawworks’ failure mode and effect analysis	14
An adaptive sampling method for STL free-form surfaces based on the quasi-Gauss curvature grid	14
Building resilient digital twin with digital cousins: a method for accurate prediction from multi-source fusion in manufacturing	13
Computer-aided process planning system for super finishing of flat surfaces with pockets through magnetorheological finishing process	13
A multi-criteria decision tool for FMEA in the context of product development and industry 4.0	13
Machining parameters optimization for free-form blade milling based on time-position mapping of process signals	12
Cost-effective sensor-based digital twin for fused deposition modeling 3D printers	12
Novel process planning approach for support-free additive manufacturing using multi-axis deposition systems	12
Blank shape optimization in sheet metal processing using a hybrid fuzzy-sensitivity method	12
A digital twin reference architecture for pharmaceutical cannabis production	11
Architecture and knowledge modelling for self-organized reconfiguration management of cyber-physical production systems	11
Intelligent parameters reconfiguration system for enhancing machine tools sustainability using real-time data-driven: an experimental cutting speed investigation	11
An innovative model to enhance engineer-to-order companies operational efficiency conceived using axiomatic design theory	11
Development of automated feature extraction and convolutional neural network optimization for real-time warping monitoring in 3D printing	11
Quantum machine learning a new frontier in smart manufacturing: a systematic literature review from period 1995 to 2021	10
Experimental assessment and feedforward control of backlash and stiction in industrial serial robots for low-speed operations	10
A multi-period multiple parts mixed integer linear programming model for AM adoption in the spare parts supply Chain	10
Guidelines to develop demonstration models on industry 4.0 for engineering training	10
An adaptive force and posture control strategy for automated wiring terminal assembly	10
Reinforcement learning based optimal decision making towards product lifecycle sustainability	10
Evaluation of the reconfigurability of manufacturing systems based on fuzzy logic taking into account the links between the characteristics of the RMS	10
A preference-based multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for user needs-driven multi-task scheduling in cloud manufacturing	10
Transdisciplinary system of systems development in the trend to X4.0 for intelligent manufacturing	10

Understanding vulnerabilities in cyber physical production systems	10
Human-centered performance management in manual assembly – The impact of gamified KPI provision on performance and motivation	9
A Multi-level spatial feature fusion-based transformer for intelligent defect recognition with small samples toward smart manufacturing system	9
Digital twins in manufacturing: systematic literature review for physical–digital layer categorization and future research directions	9
A cyber physical production system framework for online monitoring, visualization and control by using cloud, fog, and edge computing technologies	9
Design of integrated manufacturing information systems for reconfigurability and adaptability by modularizing the system architecture	9
Cooperation-based bi-level rescheduling method for multi-objective distributed hybrid flow shop with unrelated parallel machines under multi-type disturbances	9
Repetitive assembly basic action detection and standard work measurement based on deep learning	9
Research on the Z-direction thermal error modelling method based on an optimized CNN-BiLSTM-Attention	9
Machine learning in the prediction of formability in aluminum hot stamping process with multiple variable blank holder force	8
A collaborative hybrid approach for integrated tolerance allocation	8
HAR-time: human action recognition with time factor analysis on worker operating time	8
Integration of extended reality and CAE in the context of industry 4.0	8
The decision-making framework for assembly tasks planning in human–robot collaborated manufacturing system	8
Fast inline inspection: vision system for geometric deviation measurement and early defect detection in smart manufacturing	8
A digital twin optimization method for complex product workshop scheduling with abnormal events	8
Using cloud manufacturing to establish an ecosystem network for COVID-19 ventilator production	8
Examining smart manufacturing challenges in the context of micro, small and medium enterprises	8
Performance analysis of object detection algorithms for robotic welding applications in planar environment	8
Explainable human activity recognition based on probabilistic spatial partitions for symbiotic workplaces	8
Layer width control in robotic pulsed gas tungsten arc additive manufacturing through composite sensing of vision and arc	7
A digital twin approach for online reconfiguration of robotic manufacturing systems toward plug-and-produce	7
Ant colony algorithm and grey relation theory for manufacturing resources optimal allocation towards industry 5.0	7
Cascading failure analysis and optimization for improving the resilience of collaborative manufacturing networks	7
Switching models and control of Petri Nets with shared resources under marking constraints	7
Industrial multivariate time-series data anomaly detection incorporating attention mechanisms and adversarial training	7
Methodology for enabling dynamic digital twins and virtual model evolution in industrial robotics - a predictive maintenance application	7
Impact of total quality management on industry 4.0 readiness and practices: does firm size matter?	7
Proposal of a maturity model for additive manufacturing: theoretical development and case study in automotive industry	7
Concept of a design activity supporting tool in the design and development process of cyber physical system	7
FARFADET: contribution to consistency management in multi-physical systems engineering	7
Manufacturing cloud service recommendation model based on deep feature learning and user preference perception	7
Correction	7
Correction	7
Two-phase data science framework for compensation of the friction force in CNC machines	7
Development of a collaborative robotic system to polish leather surfaces	7
A Digital Twin-based paradigm for programming and control of cooperating robots in reconfigurable production systems	7
A new study for prediction and optimisation of energy consumption during high-speed milling	7
Driving industrial transformation: exploring the adoption, impact, and strategic frameworks for industry 4.0 technologies in Indian manufacturing sectors	7
Screening and optimization method of defect points of G code in three axis NC machining	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
Quality control in manufacturing – review and challenges on robotic applications	7
Multi-agent behavioral evolutionary game analysis of digital twin technology adoption in manufacturing enterprises	7
An augmented reality software suite enabling seamless human robot interaction	7
Learning with supervised data for anomaly detection in smart manufacturing	7
Reconfigurable machine tending with collaborative robots: leveraging ISO 21919 for enhancing flexibility and safety	7