A blockchain enabled Cyber-Physical System architecture for Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems. (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Jay; Azamfar, Moslem; Singh, Jaskaran
• Is Part Of: Manufacturing letters. Volume 20(2019)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 39
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: Cyber-Physical System -- Industry 4.0 -- Blockchain technology -- Artificial Intelligence -- Cloud computing -- Big data -- Peer to Peer network -- Fog computing -- Prognostics and health management -- Security and Privacy; Manufacturing industries -- Periodicals; Production engineering -- Periodicals; Manufacturing industries; Periodicals; 670
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mfglet.2019.05.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-8463

Abstract

Abstract: Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPSs) are complex manufacturing systems which aim to integrate and synchronize machine world and manufacturing facility to the cyber computational space. However, having intensive interconnectivity and a computational platform is crucial for real-world implementation of CPPSs. In this paper, the potential impacts of blockchain technology in development and realization of real-world CPPSs are discussed. A unified three-level blockchain architecture is proposed as a guideline for researchers and industries to clearly identify the potentials of blockchain and adapt, develop, and incorporate this technology with their manufacturing developments towards Industry 4.0.