Sustainable and Smart Manufacturing

This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Precision, Micro, Meso, and Nano Engineering (COPEN-13) and examines the various advanced technologies that are currently being applied to enable manufacturing processes to be more efficient, productive, and flexible. The topics covered include sensors and connectivity, process optimization, robotic process automation, additive manufacturing, digital twins, real-time monitoring, and data integration. The book also discusses benefits, challenges, and future trends in smart manufacturing and automation. It will be a useful reference for researchers and professionals working in the areas of smart manufacturing and automation.