OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing is 39. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
From framework to industrial implementation: the digital twin in process planning	218
Switch ON/OFF learning of one-dimensional convolutional neural network and one-dimensional generative adversarial network for fault detection	180
CENet: improve counting performance of X-ray surface mounted chip counter via scale favor and cell extraction	160
Machine learning-based non-destructive method for identifying defect causes in OLED displays to enhance productivity	160
The multisensor information fusion-based deep learning model for equipment health monitor integrating subject matter expert knowledge	158
Data-driven product configuration improvement and product line restructuring with text mining and multitask learning	130
Optimization of buffer design for mixed-model sequential production line based on simulation and reinforcement learning	110
A machining feature recognition approach based on hierarchical neural network for multi-feature point cloud models	109
A normal weld recognition method for time-of-flight diffraction detection based on generative adversarial network	94
Blockchain-based intelligent equipment assessment in manufacturing industry	90
Variability-enhanced knowledge-based engineering (VEN) for reconfigurable molds	78
Warpage detection in 3D printing of polymer parts: a deep learning approach	75
A predictive modelling strategy for warpage and shrinkage defects in plastic injection molding using fuzzy logic and pattern search optimization	73
Imbalanced fault diagnosis based on semi-supervised ensemble learning	70
A digital twin-assisted deep transfer learning method towards intelligent thermal error modeling of electric spindles	69
Digital twin for product versus project lifecycles’ development in manufacturing and construction industries	66
Random convolution layer: an auxiliary method to improve fault diagnosis performance	65
Self learning-empowered thermal error control method of precision machine tools based on digital twin	64
Digital Twin and web services for robotic deburring in intelligent manufacturing	64
Reverse engineering for programmable logic controller structure estimation via white box networks	61
Motion stage precision prediction for photonic integrated circuit assembly	61
Machine-learning based process monitoring for automated composites manufacturing	58
Context-sensitive lexicon for imbalanced text sentiment classification using bidirectional LSTM	53
Machining tool identification utilizing temporal 3D point clouds	51
A dynamic surface roughness prediction system based on machine learning for the 3D-printed carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymer (CFRP) turning	51

Stability modeling for chatter avoidance in self-aware machining: an application of physics-guided machine learning	49
Remaining useful lifetime prediction for milling blades using a fused data prediction model (FDPM)	49
Generative AI in industrial machine vision: a review	48
A multitask context-aware approach for design lesson-learned knowledge recommendation in collaborative product design	47
Combining human guidance and structured task execution during physical human–robot collaboration	43
Explainable neural network for time series-based condition monitoring in sheet metal shearing	43
Enhancing robustness to novel visual defects through StyleGAN latent space navigation: a manufacturing use case	42
Intelligent hierarchical compensation method for industrial robot positioning error based on compound branch neural network automatic creation	42
Real-time monitoring of molten zinc splatter using machine learning-based computer vision	42
Nash equilibrium as a tool for the Car Sequencing Problem 4.0	41
Machining accuracy prediction and adaptive compensation method of CNC machine tool under absence of machining process sensing	41
Reinforcement learning for sustainability enhancement of production lines	41
Stable pushing in narrow passage environment using a modified hybrid A* algorithm	39
A chip inspection system based on a multiscale subarea attention network	39
Design patterns of deep reinforcement learning models for job shop scheduling problems	39