The book consists of peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM 2024). Leading-edge research into sustainable design and manufacturing aims to enable the manufacturing industry to grow by adopting more advanced technologies and at the same time improve its sustainability by reducing its environmental impact. Relevant themes and topics include sustainable design, innovation and services; sustainable manufacturing processes and technology; sustainable manufacturing systems and enterprises; decision support for sustainability; and Industry 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing. Application areas are wide and varied. The book provides an excellent overview of the latest developments in the sustainable design and manufacturing area.
