R. Suresh - Böcker

Focusing on the broader areas of Industry 4.0 as it applies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this book offers a smooth adoption of techniques and technologies and presents advances, challenges, and opportunities for implementation. It will also enhance the role of academia by training new engineers on Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. Industry 4.0 in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions presents concepts of predictive maintenance, digital factory, digital twin, additive manufacturing, and machining for sustainable development. It discusses the challenges faced by adopting Industry 4.0 including new security and privacy measures in the whole smart manufacturing setup while also explaining the impact of Industry 4.0 on Lean production systems. Implementation recommendations in the form of case studies, research studies, and the role academia can play are also provided. Practitioners, research scholars, academicians, and those studying or working in the Industry 4.0 sector will find this book of interest.

Focusing on the broader areas of Industry 4.0 as it applies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this book offers a smooth adoption of techniques and technologies and presents advances, challenges, and opportunities for implementation. It will also enhance the role of academia by training new engineers on Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. Industry 4.0 in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions presents concepts of predictive maintenance, digital factory, digital twin, additive manufacturing, and machining for sustainable development. It discusses the challenges faced by adopting Industry 4.0 including new security and privacy measures in the whole smart manufacturing setup while also explaining the impact of Industry 4.0 on Lean production systems. Implementation recommendations in the form of case studies, research studies, and the role academia can play are also provided. Practitioners, research scholars, academicians, and those studying or working in the Industry 4.0 sector will find this book of interest.

Lightweight Materials for Electric Vehicles serves as a comprehensive guide to the seamless integration of sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and innovative solutions to tackle industry challenges. It underscores the pivotal role of academia in equipping the next generation of engineers with expertise in electric vehicle (EV) technologies. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in lightweight materials for EVs, focusing on their properties, applications, processing methods, and the challenges they present.Furthermore, it examines emerging trends such as artificial intelligence-driven design, additive manufacturing, and the adoption of circular economy principles in automotive materials engineering. By addressing the evolving complexities of material selection and manufacturing, the book offers valuable insights into the future of EV innovation, extending its relevance to sectors beyond automotive, including aeronautics and aerospace.Through case studies and research findings, the book also provides practical implementation strategies and actionable recommendations, while reinforcing the critical role of academia in driving progress and innovation in this transformative field.Features:Discusses contemporary issues and challenges in the selection criteria of materials for EVsExplores various materials employed for EV batteries, such as lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and solid-state batteriesOverviews the use of lightweight materials, such as aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, and magnesium alloys, in EV bodiesReviews different types of materials, their sustainability, feasibility of usage, and challengesPresents case studies on the application of different materials in EVsThis book is an essential resource for practitioners, research scholars, academicians, and students involved in the study and development of materials for EVs.

This book focuses on various aspects of maritime security of India. Starting with the changing dimensions of national security, it addresses the issues such as non-traditional threats to security, the threat posed by non state actors, the causes of insecurity and also the imperatives of tackling the human security challenges. The need for a comprehensive change in India's security policy is well exposed and certain policy prescriptions are also given. The oceans are generally meant for better inaction among nations, especially in the era of accelerated pace of globalization. With regard to the coastal security of India the role of coastal community is significant. The needs for inculcating awareness among the coastal community on coastal security matters as well as infrastructure development along the coastal area are also emphasized. It is very important to look into the basic problems of coastal people as they face many human security challenges. When we look into the coastal security a convergence of the national security concerns and human security concerns is visible.The overall development of the coastal area would lead to better human security and better human security would result in enlisting the support of the coastal community to ensure national security program, especially the coastal security. In short, coastal security is not only about protecting the coastal terrain and territorial waters from direct attacks by the state actors or non state actors, but also safeguarding the interests of all stake holders.