CHALLENGES FACING MODERN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF INDUSTRY 4.0: CHALLENGES FACING MODERN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF INDUSTRY 4.0

Mariela  Antonova; Stamen  Antonov

doi:10.46687/jsar.v29i1.463

Authors

Mariela Antonova DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION, AND LIFELONG LEARNING, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, E-MAIL: m.l.ivanova@shu.bg
Stamen Antonov FACULTY “ARTILLERY, AD AND CIS”, SHUMEN, NATIONAL MILITARY UNIVERSITY “VASIL LEVSKI”, VELIKO TARNOVO, BULGARIA, E-MAIL: stamantonov@abv.bg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46687/jsar.v29i1.463

Keywords:

Industry 4.0, Mechanical engineering, Automation, Cyber-physical systems, Artificial intelligence, Smart manufacturing

Abstract

The article explores the challenges and opportunities facing modern mechanical engineering applications in the era of Industry 4.0. It analyzes the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and additive manufacturing into the traditional production environment. Emphasis is placed on digital transformation, automation, and smart factory concepts, which redefine design, production, and maintenance processes. The paper also addresses human and organizational challenges, such as workforce upskilling, digital culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The discussion concludes with an outlook on Industry 5.0, focusing on human-centered innovation and sustainable manufacturing.

Author Biographies

Mariela Antonova, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION, AND LIFELONG LEARNING, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, E-MAIL: m.l.ivanova@shu.bg

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION, AND LIFELONG LEARNING, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, E-MAIL: m.l.ivanova@shu.bg

Stamen Antonov, FACULTY “ARTILLERY, AD AND CIS”, SHUMEN, NATIONAL MILITARY UNIVERSITY “VASIL LEVSKI”, VELIKO TARNOVO, BULGARIA, E-MAIL: stamantonov@abv.bg

FACULTY “ARTILLERY, AD AND CIS”, SHUMEN, NATIONAL MILITARY UNIVERSITY “VASIL LEVSKI”, VELIKO TARNOVO, BULGARIA, E-MAIL: stamantonov@abv.bg

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CHALLENGES FACING MODERN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF INDUSTRY 4.0