Perspectives and challenges of Assembly 4.0 technologies for final automotive assembly operations in Uzbekistan
Keywords:
Assembly 4.0, digitalization, manufacturing, developing countryAbstract
Nowadays, manufacturing is moving to the next phase of digitalization through the "Assembly 4.0" concept. This new paradigm is supported by innovative technologies such as the Internet of Things, assembly control systems, augmented reality, system simulation, system integration, and other advanced digitalization technologies. These advanced technologies allow optimizing final automotive assembly systems to achieve greater flexibility and efficiency in production processes, generate a value-added proposition for their customers, and provide a timely response to their market needs. However, despite the potential benefits of Assembly 4.0, organizations face common obstacles and challenges in adopting new technologies and successfully implementing them in their assembly operations. Therefore, this article identifies and analyzes the problems that may hinder the implementation of Assembly 4.0 technologies in final automotive assembly organizations and gives practical recommendations for their elimination.
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