Industry 4.0 in Material Forming

The book provides comprehensive insight on the convergence of industry 4.0 principles like digitalization, automation and data-driven decision-making in forming industries. It begins with a basic introduction to the forming processes and industry 4.0 and further covers wide array of topics such as smart sensors and actuators for forming machinery, application of machine learning for quality control and predictive maintenance, use of robotics and automation to increase efficiency, and the incorporation of sustainable practices into forming processes. It provides actionable insights and strategies to steer the transformative journey towards advanced and sustainable manufacturing practices in forming industries. This book will serve as a comprehensive guide for the researchers, industry professionals and academicians working in the area of metal forming.