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Title Integrating Virtual Reality and Digital Twin in Circular Economy Practices: A Laboratory Application Case
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Authors Rocca, R; Rosa, P; Sassanelli, C; Fumagalli, L; Terzi, S
Title Integrating Virtual Reality and Digital Twin in Circular Economy Practices: A Laboratory Application Case
Year 2020
Published Sustainability, 12, 6
DOI 10.3390/su12062286
Abstract The increasing awareness of customers toward climate change effects, the high demand instability affecting several industrial sectors, and the fast automation and digitalization of production systems are forcing companies to re-think their business strategies and models in view of both the Circular Economy (CE) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) paradigms. Some studies have already assessed the relations between CE and I4.0, their benefits, and barriers. However, a practical demonstration of their potential impact in real contexts is still lacking. The aim of this paper is to present a laboratory application case showing how I4.0-based technologies can support CE practices by virtually testing a waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) disassembly plant configuration through a set of dedicated simulation tools. Our results highlight that service-oriented, event-driven processing and information models can support the integration of smart and digital solutions in current CE practices at the factory level.
Author Keywords virtual reality; digital twin; circular economy; industry 4.0; disassembly; laboratory application case
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000523751400133
WoS Category Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/6/2286/pdf?version=1584190914
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