Design in the Era of Industry 4.0, Volume 3

 This  book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 9th International  Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2023) – the largest in India  in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on  design processes, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on  innovation, for supporting design for a connected world. The theme of  ICoRD’23 has been ‘Design in the Era of Industry 4.0’. Industry 4.0  signifies the fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial  revolution was driven by the introduction of mechanical power such as  steam and water engines to replace human and animal labour. The second  industrial revolution involved introduction of electrical power and  organised labour. The third industrial revolution was powered by  introduction of industrial automation. The fourth industrial revolution  involves introduction of a combination of technologies to enable  connected intelligence and industrial autonomy. The introduction of  Industry 4.0 dramatically changes the landscape of innovation, and the  way design, the engine of innovation, is carried out. The theme of  ICoRD’23 - ‘Design in the Era of Industry 4.0’ –explores how Industry  4.0 concepts and technologies influence the way design is conducted, and  how methods, tools, and approaches for supporting design can take  advantage of this transformational change that is sweeping across the  world. The book is of interest to researchers, professionals, and  entrepreneurs working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing,  consumer goods, and industrial management who are interested in the new  and emerging methods and tools for design of new products, systems, and  services.