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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 25 Mar 2026

  A Decade of Research on Polymer Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Integration: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review of Industry

  By M. Vasavi, T. Prem Chander, P. Sushmai, A. Lakshmi Bai

  Abstract: The advent of Industry 4.0 has brought a transformative revolution to the manufacturing sector by integrating advanced polymer technologies with intelligent, interconnected, and data-driven production systems. These developments have significantly reshaped industrial operations by improving efficiency, enhancing production flexibility, and enabling innovative manufacturing practices. Smart polymer processing, supported by automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time data analytics, allows manufacturers to optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1897–1905 Read article →