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Glove Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in Control Engineering
1Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, 63100 Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
Ifac-Papersonline
|April 15, 2024
Summary
The glove manufacturing industry needs Industry 4.0 adoption to boost production capacity amid supply shortages. Control engineering offers insights into optimizing this vital chemical sector.
Area of Science:
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated growth in the glove manufacturing sector.
- A persistent shortage of disposable medical gloves necessitates increased production.
- Limited public research exists due to the confidential nature of industry data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore opportunities and challenges in the glove manufacturing industry.
- To provide insights from a control engineering perspective.
- To identify future research directions for industry optimization.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on control engineering applications.
- Analysis of Industry 4.0 principles in chemical manufacturing.
- Discussion of optimization strategies for glove production.
Main Results:
- Identified key areas for improvement in glove manufacturing processes.
- Highlighted the potential of Industry 4.0 for enhancing efficiency and capacity.
- Recognized challenges in implementing advanced control strategies.
Conclusions:
- Control engineering offers valuable solutions for optimizing glove production.
- Adoption of Industry 4.0 best practices is crucial for meeting demand.
- Further research is needed to address specific industry challenges and unlock potential.
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