Multidisciplinary avenues on the integration of industry 4.0 in the degree of mechanical engineering

Abstract

Abstract The world is moving towards Industry 4.0. There has been rapid growth in a different type of technologies being used in industries. Modern industries have been exploiting the digitalization of machines to increase efficiency and analyzing the data for various other purposes. Even though mechanical engineers and manufacturing move hand in hand, in this data-driven production era, mechanical engineers will have to adapt themselves to various other technologies from automation to data analytics for their efficient implementation. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for Industry 4.0, and also discusses how these technological advancements will assist mechanical engineers in various tasks like designing, machining, etc. The suggested framework covers the entire lifecycle from manufacturing to product deployment in the sense of Industry 4.0.