This book covers a variety of topics related to the Industry 4.0 concept with a special
emphasis on the efficiency of production processes and innovative solutions for smart
factories. It describes tools supporting this concept in both the mechanical engineering and
biomedical engineering field. The content is based on papers presented at the 6th International
Scientific-Technical Conference MANUFACTURING 2019 held on 19-22 May 2019 in Poznan Poland.
Virtual reality simulation of manufacturing systems additive manufacturing big data analysis
automation and application of artificial intelligence as well as economic and social issues
related to the integration of those technologies are just some of the topics discussed here.
All in all the book offers a timely and practice-oriented reference guide for researchers and
practitioners and is expected to foster better communication and closer cooperation between
universities and their business and industrial partners.
