A Systematic Literature Review: Industry 4.0 Based Monitoring and Control Systems in Additive Manufacturing

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first_pagesettingsOrder Article Reprints Open AccessReview A Systematic Literature Review: Industry 4.0 Based Monitoring and Control Systems in Additive Manufacturing by Idil Tartici 1,2,*ORCID,Zekai Murat Kilic 1 andPaulo Bartolo 1,3ORCID 1 Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK 2 Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Iskenderun Technical University, Hatay 31 200, Turkey 3 Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Machines 2023, 11(7), 712; https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11070712 Submission received: 6 June 2023 / Revised: 22 June 2023 / Accepted: 2 July 2023 / Published: 4 July 2023 (This article belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing) Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Browse Figures Versions Notes Abstract Three-dimensional printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing, offers a wide range of product diversity, design flexibility, and competitive product costs, making it a key technology in the Industry 4.0 era. With a growing demand for customer-oriented manufacturing strategies in the industry, 3D printing holds the potential to revolutionize traditional manufacturing systems by enabling the production of high-value-added complex products at reduced costs. This systematic literature review paper aims to analyze the ongoing research on Industry 4.0-based digital solutions in the field of monitoring and control to facilitate the adoption of 3D technologies. The study utilizes a systematic literature review method to provide detailed analyses. Specific keywords and a comprehensive database are employed for this study. Furthermore, the paper surveys the existing advancements in 3D printing machinery, focusing on process monitoring and control methods, as well as their impact on sustainability. The discussion section evaluates the literature review results for potential implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises.