Blockchain Technology for Industry 4.0

Blockchain Technology for Industry 4.0
Author: Rodrigo da Rosa Righi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2020-01-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811511373

This book explores recent advances in blockchain technology and its impact on Industry 4.0 via advanced technologies. It provides an in-depth analysis of the step by step evolution of Industry 4.0 and blockchain technologies for creating the next-generation, secure, decentralized, distributed and trusted industry environment and enhancing the productivity of industries. The book describes how blockchain technology makes the industrial internet (Industry 4.0) a transparent, reliable and secure environment for people, processes, systems, and services, presenting a strong, technological and conceptual framework and roadmap for decision-makers involved in the transformation of any area of industry.

Integrating Blockchain Technology Into the Circular Economy

Integrating Blockchain Technology Into the Circular Economy
Author: Khan, Syed Abdul Rehman
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2022-03-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799876446

In recent decades, the industrial revolution has increased economic growth despite its immersion in global environmental issues such as climate change. Researchers emphasize the adoption of circular economy practices in global supply chains and businesses for better socio-environmental sustainability without compromising economic growth. Integrating blockchain technology into business practices could promote the circular economy as well as global environmental sustainability. Integrating Blockchain Technology Into the Circular Economy discusses the technological advancements in circular economy practices, which provide better results for both economic growth and environmental sustainability. It provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the applications of blockchain technology. Covering topics such as big data analytics, financial market infrastructure, and sustainable performance, this book is an essential resource for managers, operations managers, executives, manufacturers, environmentalists, researchers, industry practitioners, students and educators of higher education, and academicians.

Securing IoT in Industry 4.0 Applications with Blockchain

Securing IoT in Industry 4.0 Applications with Blockchain
Author: P Kaliraj
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-12-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000484645

The Industry 4.0 revolution is changing the world around us. Artificial intelligence and machine learning, automation and robotics, big data, Internet of Things, augmented reality, virtual reality, and creativity are the tools of Industry 4.0. Improved collaboration is seen between smart systems and humans, which merges humans' critical and cognitive thinking abilities with highly accurate and fast industrial automation. Securing IoT in Industry 4.0 Applications with Blockchain examines the role of IoT in Industry 4.0 and how it can be made secure through various technologies including blockchain. The book begins with an in-depth look at IoT and discusses applications, architecture, technologies, tools, and programming languages. It then examines blockchain and cybersecurity, as well as how blockchain achieves cybersecurity. It also looks at cybercrimes and their preventive measures and issues related to IoT security and trust. Features An overview of how IoT is used to improve the performance of Industry 4.0 systems The evolution of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), its proliferation and market share, and some examples across major industries An exploration of how smart farming is helping farmers prevent plant disease The concepts behind the Internet of Nano Things (IoNT), including the nanomachine and nanonetwork architecture and nano-communication paradigms A look at how blockchains can enhance cybersecurity in a variety of applications, including smart contracts, transferring financial instruments, and Public Key Infrastructure An overview of the structure and working of a blockchain, including the types, evolution, benefits, and applications of blockchain to industries A framework of technologies designed to shield networks, computers, and data from malware, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized activities An explanation of the automation system employed in industries along with its classification, functionality, flexibility, limitations, and applications

Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0

Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0
Author: Aboul Ella Hassanien
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2022-08-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323906397

Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0 explores recent advancements in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as their crucial impacts on realizing Industry 4.0 goals. The book explores AI applications in industry including Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology. Chapters explore how AI (machine learning, smart cities, healthcare, Society 5.0, etc.) have numerous potential applications in the Industry 4.0 era. This book is a useful resource for researchers and graduate students in computer science researching and developing AI and the IIoT. - Explores artificial intelligence applications within the industrial manufacturing and communications sectors - Presents a wide range of machine learning, computer vision, and digital twin applications across the IoT sector - Explores how deep learning and cognitive computing tools enable processing vast data sets, precise and comprehensive forecast of risks, and delivering recommended actions

Advancing Smarter and More Secure Industrial Applications Using AI, IOT, and Blockchain Technology

Advancing Smarter and More Secure Industrial Applications Using AI, IOT, and Blockchain Technology
Author: Pethuru Raj Chelliah
Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre: Artificial intelligence
ISBN: 9781799883678

"This book articulates and accentuates various AI algorithms, fresh innovations in the IoT and blockchain spaces explaining how suggested AI algorithms come in handy in producing predictive and prescriptive insights out of big data"--

Applications of Blockchain Technology in Business

Applications of Blockchain Technology in Business
Author: Mohsen Attaran
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2019-09-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030277984

The book discusses the various ways that blockchain technology is changing the future of money, transactions, government, and business. The first two chapters walk through the foundation of blockchain. Chapters 3–12 look at applications of blockchain in different industries and highlight its exciting new business applications. It show why so many companies are implementing blockchain, and present examples of companies who have successfully employed the technology to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Chapter 13 highlights blockchain’s powerful potential to foster emerging markets and economies including smart cities, value-based healthcare, decentralized sharing economy, machine to machine transactions, data-sharing marketplace, etc. Chapter 14 offers a conceptual model, provides information and insights, and covers a step-by-step approach to plan and develop blockchain-based technology.

Industry 4.0 Solutions for Building Design and Construction

Industry 4.0 Solutions for Building Design and Construction
Author: Farzad Pour Rahimian
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2021-12-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1000506363

This book provides in-depth results and case studies in innovation from actual work undertaken in collaboration with industry partners in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Scientific advances and innovative technologies in the sector are key to shaping the changes emerging as a result of Industry 4.0. Mainstream Building Information Management (BIM) is seen as a vehicle for addressing issues such as industry fragmentation, value-driven solutions, decision-making, client engagement, and design/process flow; however, advanced simulation, computer vision, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, machine learning, deep learning, and linked data all provide immense opportunities for dealing with these challenges and can provide evidenced-based innovative solutions not seen before. These technologies are perceived as the “true” enablers of future practice, but only recently has the AEC sector recognised terms such as “golden key” and “golden thread” as part of BIM processes and workflows. This book builds on the success of a number of initiatives and projects by the authors, which include seminal findings from the literature, research and development, and practice-based solutions produced for industry. It presents these findings through real projects and case studies developed by the authors and reports on how these technologies made a real-world impact. The chapters and cases in the book are developed around these overarching themes: • BIM and AEC Design and Optimisation: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Design • BIM and XR as Advanced Visualisation and Simulation Tools • Design Informatics and Advancements in BIM Authoring • Green Building Assessment: Emerging Design Support Tools • Computer Vision and Image Processing for Expediting Project Management and Operations • Blockchain, Big Data, and IoT for Facilitated Project Management • BIM Strategies and Leveraged Solutions This book is a timely and relevant synthesis of a number of cogent subjects underpinning the paradigm shift needed for the AEC industry and is essential reading for all involved in the sector. It is particularly suited for use in Masters-level programs in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

Edge Computing

Edge Computing
Author: K. Anitha Kumari
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2021-12-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000483592

This reference text presents the state-of-the-art in edge computing, its primitives, devices and simulators, applications, and healthcare-based case studies. The text provides integration of blockchain with edge computing systems and integration of edge with Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. It will facilitate readers to setup edge-based environment and work with edge analytics. It covers important topics, including cluster computing, fog computing, networking architecture, edge computing simulators, edge analytics, privacy-preserving schemes, edge computing with blockchain, autonomous vehicles, and cross-domain authentication. Aimed at senior undergraduate, graduate students and professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, and information technology, this text: Discusses edge data storage security with case studies and blockchain integration with the edge computing system Covers theoretical methods with the help of applications, use cases, case studies, and examples Provides healthcare real-time case studies elaborated by utilizing the virtues of homomorphic encryption Discusses real-time interfaces, devices, and simulators in detail

Industry Use Cases on Blockchain Technology Applications in IoT and the Financial Sector

Industry Use Cases on Blockchain Technology Applications in IoT and the Financial Sector
Author: Mahmood, Zaigham
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2021-03-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799866521

Blockchain technology presents numerous advantages that include increased transparency, reduced transaction costs, faster transaction settlement, automation of information, increased traceability, improved customer experience, improved digital identity, better cyber security, and user-controlled networks. These potential applications are widespread and diverse including funds transfer, smart contracts, e-voting, efficient supply chain, and more in nearly every sector of society including finance, healthcare, law, trade, real estate, and other important areas. However, there are challenges and limitations that exist such as high energy consumption, limited scalability, complexity, security, network size, lack of regulations, and other critical issues. Nevertheless, blockchain is an attractive technology and has much to offer to the modern-day industry. Industry Use Cases on Blockchain Technology Applications in IoT and the Financial Sector investigates blockchain technology’s adoption and effectiveness in multiple industries and for the internet of things (IoT)-based applications, presents use cases from industrial and financial sectors as well as from other transaction-based services, and fills a gap in this respect by extending the existing body of knowledge in the suggested field. While highlighting topics such as cybersecurity, use cases, and models for blockchain implementation, this book is ideal for business managers, financial accountants, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in blockchain technology’s role and implementation in IoT and the financial sector.