Utilizing industry 4.0-related technologies and modern techniques for manufacturing customized products – Smart yogurt filling system

Abstract

The fulfillment of a clean environment and sustainable development goals depends on production processes. Therefore, the recent changes in industrial output caused by digitalization are quite interesting from the perspective of sustainable development. Opportunities to increase productivity, decrease waste, and transition to a more effective manufacturing system are presented by this transformation. The current study aims to examine how Industry 4.0 (IR 4.0) can be advantageous for the environmental aspect of sustainable development, paying special attention to resource efficiency, efficient energy use, and transparency. IR 4.0 enabler technologies increase productivity, minimize waste, and progress toward a more efficient production system, showing the importance of evolving technologies in industrialization and mass customization. In order to observe the effects of new technologies in IR 4.0 on sustainability aspects, a case study of King Saud University's Smart Yogurt Filling System was examined using recent technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing. The test and trial process reveals how these technologies might enhance sustainability in IR 4.0. Following the current study, the use of IR 4.0 enabler technologies demonstrated resource efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction as well as improving customer satisfaction, saving time and effort, increasing ergonomics, minimizing human interference, and enabling the delivery of customized products.