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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Special issue on data-driven modeling and analytics for optimization of complex manufacturing systems	123
Study on deep reinforcement learning for multi-task scheduling in cloud manufacturing	106
Global initiatives for industry 4.0 implementation and progress within the textile and apparel manufacturing sector: a comprehensive review	56
A multi-period multiple parts mixed integer linear programming model for AM adoption in the spare parts supply Chain	52
Role of human factors in cloud manufacturing adoption across manufacturing micro, small and medium enterprises	46
Correction	38
Understanding and control of gas porosity in metal laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing	37
Model-based definition-assisted asset administration shell as enabler for smart production line	35
Special issue on machine learning in additive manufacturing	35
Offline robot programming assisted by task demonstration: an AutomationML interoperable solution for glass adhesive application and welding	32
Proposition of a software-assisted methodology to solve safety issues in reconfigurable assembly systems in a short time	31
Critical factors of multi-agent technology influencing manufacturing organizations: an AHP and DEMATEL-oriented analysis	31
Flexible automation and intelligent manufacturing highlights: special issue editorial	29
Reinforcement learning based optimal decision making towards product lifecycle sustainability	28
A robotic 3D printer for UV-curable thermosets: dimensionality prediction using a data-driven approach	28
Hiding task-oriented programming complexity: an industrial case study	26
The deep learning-based equipment health monitoring model adopting subject matter expert	25
A product-process-resource based formal modelling framework for customized manufacturing in cyber-physical production systems	25
Development of dynamic scheduling in semiconductor manufacturing using a Q-learning approach	25
AGV dispatching algorithm based on deep Q-network in CNC machines environment	23
Determining the maximal inscribed rectangle of an irregularly shaped stone using machine vision	23
A variable modal decomposition and BiGRU-based tool wear monitoring method based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II	22
A novel graph neural networks approach for 3D product model retrieval	21
An adaptive force and posture control strategy for automated wiring terminal assembly	20
Preconditions and benefits of digital twin-based business ecosystems in manufacturing	20

Digital twins in product-service lifecycles: a framework proposal for enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in manufacturing business	19
Smart manufacturing enabled by intelligent technologies	17
Predictive maintenance: assessment of potentials for residential heating systems	17
A Parallel distributed genetic algorithm using Apache Spark for flexible scheduling of multitasks in a cloud manufacturing environment	17
Model-Based Dynamic Categorization of Alarm Trip Points for Manufacturing Process Disruption Minimization	16
An integrated multi-stage vehicle routing and mixed-model job-shop-type robotic disassembly sequence scheduling problem for e-waste management system	16
Identification of challenges to Industry 5.0 adoption in Indian manufacturing firms: an emerging economy perspective	16
Development of a structural framework to improve reconfigurable manufacturing system adoption in the manufacturing industry	16
An integrated Pythagorean fuzzy-based methodology for sectoral prioritization of industry 4.0 with lean supply chain perspective	15
A cyber-physical system architecture based on lean principles for managing industry 4.0 setups	15
Quantum machine learning a new frontier in smart manufacturing: a systematic literature review from period 1995 to 2021	15
In-machine data acquisition for evaluating the conditioning efficiency of resin-bonded super-abrasive grinding wheels	15
knowledge representation in Industry 4.0 scheduling problems	15
A new global toolpath linking algorithm for different subregions with Travelling Saleman problem solver	15
Model-based hardware in the loop control of collaborative robots: Simulink and Python based interfaces	15
Information exchange and knowledge discovery for additive manufacturing digital thread: a comprehensive literature review	15
Methodology combining industry 4.0 technologies and KPI’s reliability for supply chain performance	15
Emergent control in the context of industry 4.0	14
A multi-dimensional data integration approach for machining system multi-level energy consumption modeling and prediction	14
A new approach for reusable 3D CAD objects detection, by similarity calculation based on Bayesian network models (BNM)	13
State of the art and future directions of digital twin-enabled smart assembly automation in discrete manufacturing industries	13
A framework for cyber-physical production system management and digital twin feedback monitoring for fast failure recovery	13
Transition towards Smart Factories	13
A novel hybrid algorithm for large-scale composition optimization problems in cloud manufacturing	13
Bi-objective optimisation of remanufacturing decisions with component commonality under different reworking scenarios	13
Accurate screw detection method based on faster R-CNN and rotation edge similarity for automatic screw disassembly	13
A digital twin-driven part spatio-temporal quality prediction framework integrated with equipment degradation state analysis	13
An improved automatic defect identification system on natural leather via generative adversarial network	12
Guidelines to develop demonstration models on industry 4.0 for engineering training	12
Competitive strategy and production strategy of the original equipment manufacturer and the third-party remanufacturer in remanufacturing	12
A just-in-time learning-based compensation prediction method for hull plate welding	12
Optimization of working position and posture of a 5-DOF hybrid automatic drilling system based on an improved GA-BP neural network	12
Toward cyber-physical systems for monitoring and analyzing energy consumption of machine tools	11
Modelling resilience dynamics for smart manufacturing systems: quantification and empirical analysis	11
Evaluation of the reconfigurability of manufacturing systems based on fuzzy logic taking into account the links between the characteristics of the RMS	11
Digital twin and parameter correlation-enabled variant design of production lines	11
Digital twin-based reinforcement learning framework: application to autonomous mobile robot dispatching	10
Development and performance evaluation of a web-based feature extraction and recognition system for sheet metal bending process planning operations	10
Using Machine-Learning techniques and Virtual Reality to design cutting tools for energy optimization in milling operations	10
An approach to develop a digital twin for industry 4.0 systems: manufacturing automation case studies	10
Contrasting digital twin vision of manufacturing with the industrial reality	10
A data-driven scheduling knowledge management method for smart shop floor	10
Integration of sub-task scheduling and logistics in cloud manufacturing systems under setup time and different task arrival times	10
The state-of-the-art of wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED) as an additive manufacturing process for large metallic component manufacture	9
Digital twin for human-machine interaction with convolutional neural network	9
Digital twin in manufacturing: conceptual framework and case studies	9
Predictions of in-situ melt pool geometric signatures via machine learning techniques for laser metal deposition	9
Experimental assessment and feedforward control of backlash and stiction in industrial serial robots for low-speed operations	9
Review of task allocation for human-robot collaboration in assembly	9
Surface roughness prediction framework for flank milling Ti6Al4V alloy based on CLBAS-BP algorithm	9

Predicting volumetric error compensation for five-axis machine tool using machine learning	9
Automatic machining feature recognition from STEP files	8
Sensor signal selection for tool wear curve estimation and subsequent tool breakage prediction in a drilling operation	8
Solid modelling approach for 3D tolerance analysis of linear dimension applied to planar faces in an assembly	8
Versatile IT-system architecture for smart manufacturing solutions: the example for green manufacturing	8
Development of a CNC interpretation service with good performance and variable functionality	8
STEP AP 242 file-based automatic tolerance analysis of mechanical assembly using unified Jacobian Torsor Model and direct linearization method	8
An optical system for identifying and classifying defects of metal parts	8
Adaptive radial basis function neural network sliding mode control of robot manipulator based on improved genetic algorithm	8
Simulation of in-house logistics operations for manufacturing	8
Machine learning algorithms applied to intelligent tyre manufacturing	8
Special issue on ‘digital twins for smart production and logistics’	8
A hybrid teaching factory model towards personalized education 4.0	8
A systematic investigation of the barriers to effective implementation of human-robot assembly line: an integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach	8
Integrated IoT-Blockchain architecture for sustainable green supply chains in agriculture equipment manufacturing industries: a TOPSIS approach	8
Development of machine tool communication method and its edge middleware for cyber-physical manufacturing systems	8
An integrated Bi-objective green vehicle routing and partial disassembly line problem for electronic waste: an industrial case study	7
Evaluation method for the impact of digital finance on the environmental performance of manufacturing industry	7
The role of digital governance in the integration of performance measurement systems uses and Industry 4.0 maturity	7
A sub-assembly division method based on community detection algorithm	7
Optimization of product design process in cloud manufacturing system based on swarm intelligence	7
An automatic machining process decision-making system based on knowledge graph	7
JavaScript MEAN stack application approach for real-time nonconformity management in SMEs as a quality control aspect within Industry 4.0 concept	7
A simulation-based decision support system to improve the resilience of the food supply chain	7
Ranking critical success factors for implementation of lean-industry 4.0: a methodology based on DEMATEL and ANP	7
STEP-NC compliant 3-axis CNC machine controller based on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays	7