Improving sustainability performance in wood manufacturing through industrial automation and digital technologies
Valikov, Vladislav (2026)
Kandidaatintyö
2026
School of Engineering Science, Tuotantotalous
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2026050841646
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2026050841646
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Sustainability has become an important priority for manufacturing industries due to environmental challenges, regulatory requirements, and the need for more efficient use of resources. At the same time, Industry 4.0 technologies create new opportunities to improve operational performance and reduce environmental impact through digital transformation. The wood manufacturing sector, which relies on energy-intensive production processes, faces increasing pressure to improve its sustainability performance.
The objective of this thesis is to examine how industrial automation and digital technologies can improve sustainability performance in wood manufacturing. The study focuses on technologies such as automation systems, predictive maintenance, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring solutions.
The research applies a qualitative literature review approach. Scientific publications and industry studies related to sustainable manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies were analysed to identify key technological solutions and their potential sustainability impacts.
The results indicate that digital technologies can enable improved monitoring, predictive maintenance, and more efficient resource use, supporting energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and better utilization of raw materials in manufacturing operations.
The objective of this thesis is to examine how industrial automation and digital technologies can improve sustainability performance in wood manufacturing. The study focuses on technologies such as automation systems, predictive maintenance, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring solutions.
The research applies a qualitative literature review approach. Scientific publications and industry studies related to sustainable manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies were analysed to identify key technological solutions and their potential sustainability impacts.
The results indicate that digital technologies can enable improved monitoring, predictive maintenance, and more efficient resource use, supporting energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and better utilization of raw materials in manufacturing operations.