Industry 4.0 solutions for preventive engine maintenance: a systematic review

Abstract

Background: Industry 4.0 is about to revolutionize engine maintenance and support systems with predictive and analytical technologies. Available academic research probes into different expert technologies but lacks a comprehensive overview of available standards and their interaction Methods: The study conducts a systematic review based on the PRISMA Concept 2020 to provide a systematic overview on articles empirically analyzing technologies for maintenance and repair using industry 4.0 technologies. Results: The review identifies four key development fields of industry 4.0 solutions for preventive engine maintenance and repair: sensor equipment, digital networks, technology integration and augmented behavior. All four technologies can be intertwined to implement industry 4.0 based solutions in the industry shopfloor. A cycle model illustrating this is derived. Conclusions:   Industry 4.0 based  maintenance and repair in the shopfloor is a promising technological development field but further research is required to utilize the individual technologies consistently and integrate them into a comprehensive  digital shopfloor environment.