Applying Industry 4.0 in the Automotive Sector

Industry 4.0 and its methodologies have the potential to create significant paradigm shifts within the Automotive Industry, from design, manufacturing, vehicle use, customer services, business models and beyond. This dissertation will focus primarily on the impact of OEMs moving towards the Circular Economy, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and integration with the Internet of Things. Sustainability, Smart Systems and Cloud Computing will play significant i4.0 related supporting roles in these key areas. There are significant challenges and pitfalls for OEMs wishing to adopt i4.0, however those that change too slowly could risk becoming the Kodak or Blockbuster of the car industry. Whilst the optimal route to i4.0 may not be clear; this dissertation will aim to highlight examples of OEMs that are embracing these future trends and highlight key foundational areas that should be focused upon to achieving this next step in industrial evolution. As well as being a research study this dissertation will also consider key questions that have arisen in the automotive industry in recent years. These include examining how ‘green’ and sustainable Battery Electric Vehicles are when compared to their Internal Combustion Engine counterparts. A practical study into the used and applications of AI in the automotive sector will also be explored. This dissertation will aim to provide a broad scope of research to the reader in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of i4.0 with the car industry today whilst also considering future uses and applications.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

msc

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Roberts, Nefyn

• TL Cerbydau modur. Awyrenneg. Astronawteg
• TS Diwydiannau

Dc Identifier Grantnumber

UWTSD

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.uwtsd.ac.uk:3088