Adoption of cyber-physical systems in manufacturing industries.

Manufacturing firms are embracing new technologies in the fourth industrial revolution. Firms are adopting various digital technologies to become smart and intelligent system. One such technology used widely in manufacturing sector is cyber physical system (CPS). A CPS incorporates a wide range of trans-disciplinary approaches, comprising computer science, cybernetic enhancements theory, design and process science, mechanical engineering and mechatronics, and manufacturing systems. CPS ensures proper connectivity and interaction of physical entities with the online system. Many manufacturing firms are facing challenges in adopting CPS such as low skills to adopt CPS, risk of cyber attach and many more. In this regard, this article presents a review on the concept of CPS along with its adoption challenges. Various challenges arise in adoption of CPS have been discussed in detailed. Further, drivers associated with adoption of CPS technology in manufacturing were also discussed. The drivers such as Legislation and Standardization, Management Strategy and Skilled human resources are observed as significant one for the adoption of CPS in manufacturing systems. The present study will help industrial experts to have clear understanding about the obstacles in adoption of CPS practices in manufacturing sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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