Study goals
Carry out a mapping of technologies with application in Cloud Manufacturing
Relevance / originality
The search on the Espacenet base on "Cloud Manufacturing" and "industry 4.0" provided 25 patents for analysis. This brings valuable insights for understanding trends and innovations in the field of Cloud Manufacturing.
Methodology / approach
The methodology adopted involved using the Espacenet database to search for patents related to "Cloud Manufacturing" and "industry 4.0" in order to tabulate them in a spreadsheet and analyze them for content, classifying the patents and creating tags.
Main results
The conclusions highlight the growing importance of these technologies, the relevant role of universities in research and development, and the synergy between the technologies that drive the advancement of cloud computing and Industry 4.0.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
It offers theoretical and methodological contributions by highlighting synergies between emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing, enriching the understanding of the current industrial scenario.
Social / management contributions
Drive the adoption of innovative technologies in the industry, improving production efficiency and global competitiveness, which is valuable for strategic management.