Research Area:  Blockchain Technology

Abstract:

Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPSs) are complex manufacturing systems which aim to integrate and synchronize machine world and manufacturing facility to the cyber computational space. However, having intensive interconnectivity and a computational platform is crucial for real-world implementation of CPPSs. In this paper, the potential impacts of blockchain technology in development and realization of real-world CPPSs are discussed. A unified three-level blockchain architecture is proposed as a guideline for researchers and industries to clearly identify the potentials of blockchain and adapt, develop, and incorporate this technology with their manufacturing developments towards Industry 4.0.

Author(s) Name:  Jay Lee, Moslem Azamfar, Jaskaran Singh

Publisher name:  Elsevier

DOI:  10.1016/j.mfglet.2019.05.003

Volume Information:  Volume 20, April 2019, Pages 34-39

Paper Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213846319300264