AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR MATERIAL AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

IDRIZI, Asan and Zeqiri, Nderim and IDRIZI, Ferit and RUZHDII, Rinor (2026) AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR MATERIAL AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION”, 20 May, 2026.

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Abstract

During industrial production processes, the primary elements with the greatest impact are raw materials and energy. Throughout these processes, starting from the procurement of raw materials to the completion of production with the final products, waste is generated, representing both material and energy losses. This occurs mainly as a result of inefficient processes; therefore, there is a growing tendency for these anthropogenic processes to approach natural processes, which are considered more optimized. The reduction of material and energy losses in production processes enables the rational and efficient use of raw materials, contributes to the preservation of environmental resources over a longer period, supports environmental protection from pollution, and leads to improved economic outcomes, thereby moving closer to the objective of sustainable development. This can be most effectively achieved through the application of automation in production processes. This paper examines the role of automation in production processes as a key factor in achieving sustainable development in modern industry. The increasing global demand for efficient resource utilization has intensified the need to reduce material waste and energy consumption while maintaining productivity and product quality. In this context, automation technologies such as sensor-based monitoring systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and real-time process control are essential for improving industrial sustainability. The study presents a theoretical analysis of selected industrial cases where automation has contributed to achieving sustainability objectives, including reductions in material waste, energy consumption, and defect rates. Although automated systems require electrical energy for operation, they improve overall sustainability by reducing the need for reprocessing, minimizing machine idle time, and eliminating inefficient process conditions, thereby reducing the material and energy requirements per unit of production. The results indicate that automation is a decisive factor in sustainable industrial development, particularly when integrated with intelligent monitoring and control systems.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited: 22 Sep 2026 12:46
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2026 12:46
URI: http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2451

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