Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-18DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2025.08.199
Sara Shafiee
{"title":"Synthetic data generation in manufacturing: a review of methods, domains, and emerging trends","authors":"Sara Shafiee","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2025.08.199","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2025.08.199","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Data scarcity remains a major barrier to the effective deployment of AI in manufacturing, where labeled data is often limited, costly, or difficult to obtain. This review investigates how synthetic data generation techniques are being applied to address this challenge in manufacturing AI applications. Eighteen recent papers (Jan 2024- May 2025) were analyzed and categorized based on generation methods, application domains, and data modalities. Techniques covered include GAN (Generative Adversarial Networks), VAEs (Variational Autoencoders), diffusion models, simulation-based approaches, SMOTE (Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique), and hybrid combinations. Their use spans tasks such as defect detection, predictive maintenance, process modeling, material design, and human–robot collaboration. The review highlights emerging trends, methodological trade-offs, and practical challenges shaping the future of synthetic data in intelligent manufacturing systems. In addition to consolidating recent work, the review identifies underexplored research gaps and methodological challenges that shape future directions in synthetic data use for manufacturing AI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"139 ","pages":"Pages 440-445"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147425394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-18DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2025.09.041
Dongpeng Li , Fang Hao , Zheng Ma , Yugi Ji , Pai Zheng , Weihua Li , Liang Liu , Shuo Chen
{"title":"An Explainable AI-Guided Feature Refinement Framework for Surface Roughness Prediction in Robotic Drilling","authors":"Dongpeng Li , Fang Hao , Zheng Ma , Yugi Ji , Pai Zheng , Weihua Li , Liang Liu , Shuo Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2025.09.041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2025.09.041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In aircraft assembly, the low structural stiffness of industrial robots complicates surface quality control, and the opacity of conventional machine learning models hinders their adoption for process optimization. To address this, this paper presents a systematic Explainable AI-Guided Feature Refinement Framework to develop a minimal, yet robust, and physically interpretable model for surface roughness prediction in robotic drilling. The framework utilizes SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) as an active component in an iterative feature selection process to refine a Random Forest model. The experimental validation on an integrated industrial platform demonstrates that this approach successfully identifies a minimal set of critical features from a high-dimensional dataset, including process parameters and specific vibration characteristics. The resulting model achieves superior predictive performance and stability compared to conventional feature selection methods. Furthermore, the analysis uncovers key non-linear relationships and feature interactions, providing interpretable insights into how operational parameters and dynamic responses collectively influence surface quality, which facilitates process optimization in robotic aircraft assembly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"139 ","pages":"Pages 319-324"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147425469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.011
Judit Monostori
{"title":"Redesigning supply chains – An industrial case study","authors":"Judit Monostori","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In these turbulent times, companies are forced to rethink their operations every now and again. Naturally, their supply chains represent one of the main focuses of this process. The results of an industrial project on the analysis and potential restructuring of the European distribution network of a global manufacturing company are presented in the paper. In addition to providing the cost-optimal solution, it is demonstrated how the optimal network structure depends on the parameters of the considered cost factors. The consequences of the possible restructuring of the network on the transportation-related CO2 emission are also treated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 54-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146161907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.013
Flavio Tonelli , Massimo Paolucci , Antonio Giovannetti
{"title":"Innovative Approaches to High-Level End-to-End Supply Chain Planning: Large Bucket Lot Sizing Strategies for Multifaceted Integration and Optimization","authors":"Flavio Tonelli , Massimo Paolucci , Antonio Giovannetti","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High level end-to-end supply chain production and logistics planning capable to consider a multifaceted integration of production, inventory management, supply, and transportation subject to multiple constraints is becoming feasible because of algorithms evolution and computational availability. The primary objective of this study is to devise an innovative approach based on large bucket lot sizing planning entailing the need for a streamlined process that meets the market demand and optimizes aggregate resources, as well as economic and financial aspects before tactical master production scheduling. The study comprises end-to-end supply chain dynamics analysis and provides algorithmically approach and experimental application domain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 66-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146161909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.022
Simon Gruber , Patricia Freyler , Clemens Gutschi , Nikolaus Furian , Ziga Letonja , Siegfried Vössner
{"title":"An integrated re-planning ILP approach on the production capacity and sequence in the automotive industry.","authors":"Simon Gruber , Patricia Freyler , Clemens Gutschi , Nikolaus Furian , Ziga Letonja , Siegfried Vössner","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Automotive contract manufacturers in Europe encounter significant market challenges due to the evolving market landscape towards e-mobility. This change involves a shift to smaller batch sizes and an expansion of the product portfolio. Further, the increased variety also raises the probability of production idleness caused by supply chain disruptions, which challenge production planning and control. This paper presents an integrated re-planning approach on the production capacity and sequence. We consider capacity and sequence restrictions, as well as the utilization of the production itself. An ILP is formulated for solving the problem and enabling further sensitivity analysis and risk reduction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 120-125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146161937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.020
Benedikt Honeder , Clemens Gutschi , Simon Gruber , Nikolaus Furian , Siegfried Vössner
{"title":"Workforce and Logistics Centered Lineside Stock Optimization: A Case Study in automotive Industry.","authors":"Benedikt Honeder , Clemens Gutschi , Simon Gruber , Nikolaus Furian , Siegfried Vössner","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In general assembly in the automotive industry, material handling is crucial in terms of system efficiency and overall costs. Line balancing and optimized cycle times are heavily dependent on the line-side stock layout and assignment. This paper presents a hybrid approach for line-side stock area layout optimization under consideration of worker cost and logistics accessibility. While certain layouts are evaluated by a single-agent production simulation of different product variations, a genetic algorithm is proposed to optimize the layout with respect to multiple criteria. The resulting approach considers line-side stock dimensions as well as accessibility restrictions to enable automated line-balancing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 108-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146161998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.052
Johannes Mayer , Tobias Kaufmann , Philipp Niemietz , Thomas Bergs
{"title":"Towards a conceptual guideline for an economical assessment of manufacturing process data","authors":"Johannes Mayer , Tobias Kaufmann , Philipp Niemietz , Thomas Bergs","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Data will have an exponentially increasing economic value in the coming years. To harness the economic potential of data e.g. due to machine learning, data sharing is helpful to create the large amount of data needed to train models. For sharing data, the definition of prices for datasets is crucial. While current approaches exclusively take the data science perspective to evaluate the value of data based on quality dimensions, the consideration of a multidimensional assessability for transparent pricing is missing. The contribution of this paper is to sketch a conceptual guideline for assessing sensory-captured manufacturing process data from multidimensional perspectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 298-303"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146162061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.074
Michal Demko , Jozef Brindza , István Sztankovics , Marek Vrabeľ , Ján Kušnír
{"title":"A data-driven approach to determine tangential cutting force in turning operations using CNC control data","authors":"Michal Demko , Jozef Brindza , István Sztankovics , Marek Vrabeľ , Ján Kušnír","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.074","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.074","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research investigates leveraging internal CNC data for tangential cutting force estimation in turning operations to detect tool wear. The experiment involved recording torque and power of the CNC lathe spindle drive while turning various cutting lengths every time with a new insert. The tangential cutting force was computed based on the recorded data and compared with measurements from external sensors. The analysis revealed a close correlation between the values obtained from both sources, affirming the feasibility of monitoring tool wear through internal CNC data. This approach demonstrates potential for real-time tool condition assessment in machining processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 427-431"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146162081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.085
Rafael Garcia Carballo , Melina Wenzel , Jonas Baumann , Dirk Biermann , Petra Wiederkehr
{"title":"Analysis of the deflection characteristics of straight-fluted milling tools with direction-dependent compliance behavior.","authors":"Rafael Garcia Carballo , Melina Wenzel , Jonas Baumann , Dirk Biermann , Petra Wiederkehr","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.085","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dynamically instable milling processes make it difficult to realize efficient and competitive manufacturing applications. Previous investigations have shown that tools with a direction-dependent compliance behavior can increase the process stability by disturbing the regenerative effect. In this work, milling tools with design features that allow simultaneous measurement of the deflection at the tool shank and at the TCP lead to a precise reconstruction of the deflection behavior. Straight-fluted milling tools are suitable for modeling milling processes due to the simplified process kinematics, especially in combination with the asymmetric dynamic properties, and should therefore be used for further modeling tasks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"138 ","pages":"Pages 492-497"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146162148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia CIRPPub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-18DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2025.09.003
Lars Leyendecker , Mohamed Amine Kooli , Christian Wergers , Dennis Grunert , Robert H. Schmitt
{"title":"A Collaborative Bayesian Optimization Dashboard for Manufacturing Process Optimization","authors":"Lars Leyendecker , Mohamed Amine Kooli , Christian Wergers , Dennis Grunert , Robert H. Schmitt","doi":"10.1016/j.procir.2025.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procir.2025.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A central task in production engineering is the parameterization of manufacturing processes and machinery. The parameterization has a significant impact on product quality, process efficiency, and profitability of the production. Bayesian optimization (BO) - an adaptive black-box optimization algorithm for efficient and performance-optimal parameterization - has emerged in recent years as a promising alternative to conventional experimental design methods such as design of experiments, one factor at a time, or trial and error. Because optimization of manufacturing processes falls under the responsibility of human process experts, close collaboration between BO and human experts is key to successful optimization. Although first approaches to collaborative BO exist, intuitive dashboards that communicate and explain parameter suggestions and optimization progress to process experts are missing. In this paper, we propose a three-phase pipeline for collaborative BO, motivate the need for a collaborative Bayesian process optimization dashboard and define a total of 15 requirements for the dashboard design. Based on this, we propose a design concept for the BO-dashboard comprising multiple metrics and visualizations to explain parameter suggestions, create transparency in the optimization process, and promote the accumulation of process knowledge. We showcase the implementation of the dashboard at the example of optimizing an ultra-short pulsed laser ablation process. By enhancing human-BO collaboration, we aim to promote the adoption of BO within the conservative industry of production engineering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20535,"journal":{"name":"Procedia CIRP","volume":"139 ","pages":"Pages 106-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147425113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}