Disruptive Maintenance Engineering 4.0. Issue 6 (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Navas, Miguel Angel; Sancho, Carlos; Carpio, Jose
• Is Part Of: International journal of quality & reliability management. Volume 37:Issue 6/7(2020)
• Page Start: 853
• Page End: 871
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Maintenance engineering -- Internet of things -- Industry 4.0 -- Big data -- Virtual reality -- Additive manufacturing -- Digital twin -- Safety -- Reliability -- Availability -- Costs -- Life cycle; Quality control -- Periodicals; 658.562
• DOI: 10.1108/IJQRM-09-2019-0304
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-671X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a new disruptive maintenance model based on new technologies. Design/methodology/approach: The approach is carrying out through the impact of the Industry 4.0, Internet of things, big data, virtual reality and additive manufacturing on maintenance. Findings: The findings are that new technologies are an evolutionary challenge that is immediately affecting maintenance engineering. It presents a unique opportunity to make a disruptive evolution of maintenance. Research limitations/implications: The correct development of Maintenance 4.0 relates to the correct implementation of Industry 4.0. Practical implications: Maintenance 4.0 will greatly improve the main operating indicators: safety, reliability, availability and cost. Social implications: Maintenance 4.0 will contribute to a circular and sustainable economy. Originality/value: For the first time, a complete new Maintenance Engineering 4.0 model is proposed. The application of the new technologies appears in each specific maintenance process of the product life cycle.