Program
The ISM 2024 conference will be held in a hybrid format, meaning that all the plenary and parallel sessions will be held in person and live-streamed online on Microsoft Teams, where online participants will not only be able to watch and listen to the talks but also interact with the participants on site and give their talk.
LINKS TO THE VIRTUAL ROOMS
You can find the link to the virtual rooms to connect remotely via Microsoft Teams in the session description within the program. To have access to the rooms, you need to be registered to the conference.
Keynote Talks
Keynotes are here! Take a look at the exciting lineup for ISM. Keynotes present diverse, visionary speakers who deliver the most powerful new ideas in the ever-evolving worlds of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Keynotes present diverse, visionary speakers who deliver the most powerful new ideas in the ever-evolving worlds of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. Kenynotes will be soon announced!
dmitry IVANOV
Professor
Berlin School of Economics and Law
Germany
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Human-AI Collaboration in Supply Chain Resilience
In this talk, we discuss how human-based and AI-based decision-making support can be combined when managing supply chain resilience. The focus of our talk is an intelligent digital twin (iDT) framework. New digital technologies and artificial intelligence are enabling novel approaches and tools, allowing us to move from isolated models to intelligent decision-support systems. Our talk presents a comprehensive decision-making framework for leveraging digital twins in stress-testing and resilience analysis of supply chains, and outlines the ways digital twins can aid in theoretical advancements in SC resilience and viability. An iDT is a system that combines human intelligence with AI to create a digital representation of physical supply chains, use cognitive AI capabilities and create new knowledge about the system through mutual feedbacks between human and artificial intelligence. The iDT collects and processes data, employs analytics, mimics human decision-making, and develops new knowledge and decision-making algorithms through human-AI collaboration.
Biographical Sketch
Prof. Dr. Dr. habil. Dmitry Ivanov is Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management, director of the Digital-AI Supply Chain Lab, and faculty director M.A. Global Supply Chain and Operations Management at the Berlin School of Economics and Law. His research spans supply chain resilience and digital supply chain twins. Author of the Viable Supply Chain Model and founder of the ripple effect research in supply chains. He gained Dr., Dr. Sc., and Dr. habil. degrees and won several research excellence awards. His research record counts around 450 publications, with more than 160 papers in prestigious academic journals and the leading books “Global Supply Chain and Operations Management” (three editions), “Introduction to Supply Chain Resilience”, “Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics”, „Structural Dynamics and Resilience in Supply Chain Risk Management“, “Scheduling in Industry 4.0 and Cloud Manufacturing”, “Digital Supply Chain” and „Handbook of Ripple Effects in the Supply Chain“. He delivered invited plenary, keynote, panel and guest talks at the conferences of INFORMS, IFPR, IFIP, IFAC, DSI and POM, and over 30 universities worldwide. He has been Chairman, IPC Chair, and Advisory Board member for over 60 international conferences in supply chain and operations management, industrial engineering, control and information sciences. Recipient of several prestigious academic awards. Principal investigator in several projects about digital supply chain twins and resilience funded by EU Horizon and DFG. Listed in several rankings as one of the most cited researchers in Business and Management. Chair of IFAC CC 5 “Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Systems”, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, Associate Editor of International Journal of Production Research, Annals of Operations Research and OMEGA, guest editor and Editorial Board member in over 20 leading international journals including IISE Transactions and IJPE, to name a few.
Emmanuel FRANCALANZA
Professor
University of Malta
Malta
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Balancing Automation and Humanity: The Future of Human-Centred Production
In this keynote, Prof. Ing. Emmanuel Francalanza explores the evolving concept of human-centred production in the context of Industry 5.0, focusing on the integration of advanced technologies like Collaborative Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing. Drawing on the unique challenges faced by Malta’s manufacturing sector, particularly labour shortages and the need for further automation, the paradox between increasing automation and the ideals of human-centric production will be examined. Key innovations in human-robot collaboration and the importance of cognitive ergonomics, safety, and system integration will be explored. This speech will also reflect on the broader societal implications of these shifts, questioning whether the future workforce will continue to engage in manufacturing jobs and what this means for future manufacturing research. The keynote aims to inspire a holistic approach to future manufacturing systems, where technology and human workers complement each other, and urges the audience to consider how they can contribute to shaping this future.
Biographical Sketch
Prof. Ing. Emmanuel Francalanza is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, currently serving as a member of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Malta. His research expertise lies in the development of advanced methodologies and tools to facilitate the implementation of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 technologies within industrial settings. Prof. Ing. Francalanza’s work is focused on the integration of digital technologies such as Collaborative Robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Digital Twins, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into industrial automation systems. His research aims to transform traditional manufacturing systems into cyber-physical systems, advancing the next generation of smart, sustainable, and human-centric production processes. From 2019 to 2024, Prof. Ing. Francalanza served as Head of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, as well as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malta. He has played a key role in coordinating several nationally funded research initiatives and has been actively involved in numerous European research projects, including Horizon MSCA and Erasmus+ programs. His ongoing research includes participation in the LEONARDO and SME5.0 projects, which explore innovative approaches to intelligent manufacturing and sustainable production. With over 70 publications in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, three patents, and numerous book chapters, Prof. Ing. Francalanza is recognized for his contributions to the field of industrial engineering. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Production & Manufacturing Research and is a member of the European Professors of Industrial Engineering and Management (EPIEM). Additionally, he currently chairs the Smart Manufacturing Committee, overseeing the implementation of Malta’s smart specialisation strategy. Prof. Ing. Francalanza’s work bridges the gap between academia and industry, driving forward the adoption of next-generation manufacturing technologies that have the potential to revolutionise production systems globally.
Thorsten WUEST
Professor
University of South Carolina
United States of America
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
AI in Smart Manufacturing Systems – Today and Tomorrow
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is THE topic of the hour – praised to solve the most pressing problems of humankind while at the same time damned as the end of civilization as we know it. In manufacturing, every company today has been told by service providers, vendors, and the media that they need to invest in AI and other Smart Manufacturing technologies or face certain failure. At the same time, there is a lack of understanding of how Applied AI and other Smart Manufacturing technologies impact the business models, value creation, and sustainability in a manufacturing and digital supply network context. This seminar highlights recent promising efforts to apply AI to improve manufacturing. First, we will be looking at selected advanced, smart, and sustainable manufacturing related projects including i) a recently completed collaborative project on ‘Hybrid modeling for energy efficient CNC grinding’ funded by CESMII which achieved a 37% reduction in energy and 41% in processing time, ii) an ongoing effort funded by NSF on factory to factory communication, digital twins, and time-series analytics, iii) a new DoD funded project on time-series analytics in composites additive manufacturing, and iv) a NSF funded effort combining federated learning and blockchain technology in manufacturing networks. Concluding, we will be venturing out a bit by exploring more visionary ‘tomorrow’s’ opportunities of advanced and smart manufacturing technologies. The seminar content is based on projects funded by CESMII, NSF, DoD, NIST, and the EPA, and partially based on the presenter’s book ‘Digital Supply Networks’ by McGraw-Hill that won the IISE Book of the Year 2021 award – www.digitalsupplynetwork.com
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Thorsten Wuest is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina. His research focusses on Smart and Advanced Manufacturing, AI/ML incl., Hybrid Analytics and Federated Learning, Industry 4.0, Servitization and Product Service Systems, as well as closed-loop, item-level Product Lifecycle Management. Dr. Wuest’s research is funded by a variety of federal agencies (incl. NSF, NIST, DoD, EPA, NIH, CESMII/DoE), international agencies (incl. Thomas Jefferson Fund, DFG, EC, BMBF, etc.), and industry. He is a globally recognized Smart Manufacturing thought leader and one of SME’s 20 most influential professors in smart manufacturing. In addition to publishing his work in the premier academic outlets of his field, he was featured by Forbes, Futurism, IndustryWeek, the World Economic Forum, CBC Radio, and World Manufacturing Forum, etc. Dr. Wuest gave invited talks in more than 10 countries and published three award-winning books and over 170 peer-reviewed articles in international archival journals and conferences gathering over 11,500 citations to-date, and serves as a reviewer for many. He serves as Vice-Chair Americas for the IFIP WG 5.7, is an Associate Editor for the Robotics & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (RCIM), ASTM Journal Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems (SSMS), and the International Journal of Manufacturing Research (IJMR), and a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Manufacturing Systems (JMSY) and Production & Manufacturing Research (PMR) and several more. He serves on the Advisory Board for multiple companies and startups, including the Knudsen Institute, Maven Machines, Veepio, Sustainment, and SavePlanetEarth. Learn more at www.SmartMfg.info
Dimitris MOURTZIS
Professor
University of Patras
Greece
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Maintenance 5.0: Improving industrial maintenance based on Prescriptive Analytics and Digital Twin
Maintenance 5.0 represents a transformative approach to industrial maintenance which leverages the power of Prescriptive Analytics and Digital Twin technologies. In this context, maintenance practices evolve from reactive and preventive strategies to proactive, and data-driven strategies. Therefore, with the integration of Prescriptive Analytics, in conjunction with Digital Twin, Maintenance 5.0 empowers industries to achieve higher levels of operational efficiency and cost-efficiency. On the one hand Prescriptive Analytics utilizes advanced Artificial Intelligence algorithms for the prediction of future failures and the prescription of optimal maintenance actions, and on the other hand Digital Twin facilitates the virtual representation of physical assets. Through real-time monitoring and analysis of asset data, potential faults and performance anomalies can be identified and addressed before they escalate into critical issues. Furthermore, the utilization of Digital Twin enables virtual experimentation, allowing for improved maintenance planning, optimization of resources, and reduced downtime. Therefore, in this keynote talk the key concepts and benefits of Maintenance 5.0 are presented, shedding light on how the convergence of Prescriptive Analytics and Digital Twin can drive future improvements in industrial maintenance practices.
Biographical Sketch
Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics. He is Vice President of Research and Development Council of the University of Patras, Founding Member at the CLEAN AVIATION JU, Director of the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation. He is Fellow of the CIRP, of the IFAC 5.2, of the IFIP WG 5.7, of the SPEL, and IALF Scientific Committee Member. He is Member of the EFFRA, of the ASME, of the SME, of the IEEE, of the SAE, of the EMIRACLE, and Founding Member of the EASN. His scientific interests are focus on the Advanced Simulation, Design, Planning and Control of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, Robotic Systems, Automation, eXtended Reality, Maintenance, Blockchain and Metaverse. He authored one Elsevier Book in 2022 and is included in the 2% of global top scientists. He has won Best Paper Awards (APMS 2012, IFAC MIM 2022, MDPI Applied Sciences) and the Best presentation Award in 2nd Digital Twin Conference. He is the STC Dn Section Editor in the CIRP CNTPE board and Editorial Board Member and Guest Editor of several Scopus Indexed International Journals. He authored the Book “Design and Operation of Production Networks for Mass Personalization in the Era of Cloud Technology” published in 2022 by Elsevier and he is Authoring a second Elsevier Book entitled “Advances in Manufacturing from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0”to be published in June 2024. He participates as Editorial Board Μember at thirteen (13) International Scientific Journals, as Editor / Guest Editor in eight (8) International Scientific Journals with high impact factor and as co-Editor in the MDPI Topic: Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0. More specifically, he is Associate Section Editor-in-Chief of Robotics and Automation in Applied Sciences, Area Editor in Computers & Industrial Engineering and Specialty Chief Editor in Digital Manufacturing Section in Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology. Additionally, he is Editorial Board Member in International Journal of Production Research – IJPR, in Journal of Manufacturing Systems – JMS, in International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing – IJCIM, in Journal of Engineering Design (Advisory Board Member), in Machines, in Advances in Manufacturing, in Mathematical Problems in Engineering of Hindawi, in Journal of Green Manufacturing Open, in Digital Twin, and in Digital Engineering and Digital Twin. He has chaired and organized four Webinars in cooperation with MDPI Applied Sciences and OAE in the area of Human Centric Systems Towards Industry 5.0 and advances in Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) towards Industry 5.0. He has also been interviewed by MDPI Encyclopedia. He has authored monographs, book chapters, papers, white papers, and research project reports, has published numerous articles in International scientific journals (peer-reviewed). He has published more than three hundred and twenty (327) scientific papers. The unique citations of his published work exceed 13,500 (h-index 60/i-10 index: 197) according to the databases: Google Scholar, Scopus, and Research Gate.
Telmo G. Santos
Professor
NOVA School of Science and Technology
Portugal
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Demystifying Misconceptions: A Critical Perspective on Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has sparked significant enthusiasm but also led to overstated claims about its
capabilities.
This communication aims to provide a critical perspective on the misconceptions surrounding AM technologies and
their implications. It will address four key issues commonly associated with AM: (1) the belief that AM represents
an entirely new set of manufacturing processes, (2) the notion that AM can fabricate any geometry with any
material, (3) the idea that AM will disrupt traditional supply chains, and (4) the assumption that anyone can easily
utilize AM.
By demystifying these misconceptions, this communication will highlight the realities and consequences of each
issue at various levels. While AM offers significant advantages, it is important to recognize that it cannot replace
well-established manufacturing technologies entirely. However, the impact and potential of AM are undeniable, and it will undoubtedly shape the future of manufacturing in the coming decades. This communication focuses on essential concepts for manufacturing specialists and can provide valuable insights
for researchers exploring logistics, social sciences, and business topics related to AM technologies. Understanding the limitations and advantages of AM is crucial for informed decision-making and successful implementation in the
manufacturing industry.
Biographical Sketch
Telmo G. Santos holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2009). Currently, he is a Full Professor and the head of
the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the NOVA School of Science and Technology of NOVA
University Lisbon (NOVA FCT). He is also the Director of the UNIDEMI research Center and the coordinator of the
PhD program in Mechanical Engineering at NOVA FCT.
He has authored over 100 publications, specializing in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Advanced Manufacturing.
His expertise includes Additive Manufacturing, particularly for metal alloys using Wire and Arc Additive
Manufacturing, as well as solid-state manufacturing processes like Friction Stir Welding, and hybrid manufacturing
processes.
Telmo G. Santos holds 9 patents in the field of NDT and manufacturing processes.
He serves as the vice-president of the Portuguese Society of NDT, chairperson of the scientific committee of the
European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (ECNDT 2023) and has previously served as an Associate Editor
for the journal Measurement.
Regular & Invited Sessions
Regular Sessions cover the topics of the conference and mainly group the papers that fall within a specific research subject and submitted to the regular program.
Invited Sessions consist of papers collected within the scope of an Open Track (for the full list of available tracks check the Topics & Tracks section) proposed by one or more organizers. In this case, papers are mainly based on personal invitation by the Open Track organizer(s) but may also include papers submitted to the regular program.
Presentation Formats and Speakers' Instructions
Parallel Sessions (either regular or invited) will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes and may include between 4 and 5 papers. Both sessions provide the opportunity for Authors (both in-person and virtual) to present their work live by sharing their presentations and giving their talk (max 12 minutes) followed by Question & Answers (around 3 minutes). All the blended sessions will be streamed via MS Teams so that virtual attendees can also listen to the presentations being held in the conference physical rooms and interact with the audience in there. This way, also presenting authors attending the conference remotely will be able to share their screen, give their talk and interact with the audience in the conference physical rooms. Presentation template is free.
Special Sessions
Special sessions offer a venue for the presentation of topics of special academic, social or industrial interest, including project presentations, panel discussions or non-technical talks on topics
such as research funding, entrepreneurship, or technology transfer.
R&D Projects Dissemination Event @ISM 2024
The ISM 2024 Organization Committee has embraced the vision to make the conference the perfect environment for knowledge exchange and dissemination. In particular, dissemination activities (integrated with communication and exploitation) are essential for the impact and success of R&D projects. Funding bodies (e.g. the EU commission) usually request partners to organize midterm and final dissemination events in order to broadly disseminate the outputs of the project.
With this in mind, ISM 2024 is organizing this special “R&D Projects Dissemination Event” dedicated to oral presentations of ongoing or final results of R&D projects in all the areas related to the conference topics.
This special event will represent a unique platform for companies, research bodies and universities to:
- disseminate their project progress and results to the relevant scientific communities, potential investors, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, potential users, and lay audience;
- find other R&D project partnership opportunities with other speakers or people of the audience.
Tentative presenters should submit the form below by October 1, 2024. An advisory board will assess the submitted summary in terms of adherence to the topics of the Conference. The presenter will be notified about the acceptance for presentation. Please, note that the submitted summaries will not undergo through a technical/scientific peer-review process; hence, project summaries and presentations will NOT be included in the conference proceedings.
We have limited slots for presentations, therefore be sure to book your opportunity as soon as possible!
Enjoy your stay
Social Activities
What really connects people at conferences are real live moments, memories and experiences.
We are planning the social events and the full conference activities with safety in mind and further information will be soon provided.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Gala Dinner @ Grandium Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable Gala Dinner at the Grandium Hotel Prague, located in the heart of the city at Politických vězňů 12. This elegant venue combines contemporary luxury with the historical charm of Prague, setting the stage for a sophisticated evening of dining and celebration.
Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by the Hotel’s stylish interiors, where modern design meets classic European ambiance. The event rooms are elegantly decorated and provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for an evening of mingling, dining, and enjoyment. Positioned in Prague’s historic district, the venue offers easy access to the city’s vibrant landmarks, adding a touch of magic to your experience.
As you take your seat, prepare to indulge in a culinary experience crafted by the Grandium’s renowned chefs, who bring together exquisite flavors to delight your palate. With an attentive and professional team, you’re guaranteed an evening of exceptional service in a remarkable setting.
Join us for an evening of fine dining, elegant surroundings, and memorable moments at the Grandium Hotel Prague!