A mapping analysis of maintenance in Industry 4.0

Abstract

This paper analyses and reviews the most crucial literature papers relating to the evolution of maintenance in Industry 4.0 and its applications. The topic's importance is stated by an increasing number of publications in this field, which suggested a systematic literature review. The proliferation of hardware devices in the workplace, such as smartphones and tablets, has caused engineers to develop the industrial sector's maintenance world. This review aims to classify the literature published from 2015 to early 2020 to identify the significant benefits and areas it obtained. This study surveys the latest approaches and emerging trends in maintenance management strategies commonly used in the era of Industry 4.0. It discusses the state-of-the-art of Industry 4.0 technologies and the associated use of manufacturing and maintenance management. The data collection was obtained by conducting a systematic search of the literature. The goal of this study to analyze and understand how maintenance is evolved to meet its requirements to identify " Maintenance 4.0" regarding crucial aspects and future trends.