Research Area: Blockchain Technology
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
Journal name: Manufacturing Letters
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Publisher name: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.mfglet.2019.05.003
Volume Information: Volume 20, April 2019, Pages 34-39