Paul Grefen
Papers
9
Total Citations
152
H-Index
7
About
Paul Grefen is a leading researcher in the field of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, with a particular focus on the integration of business process management, cloud computing, and the Internet-of-Things (IoT) to create flexible, hybrid manufacturing systems. His major contributions center on the development of the HORSE framework—a reference architecture for cyber-physical systems that seamlessly combines human operators, collaborative robots, and automated guided vehicles into unified, end-to-end production processes. Grefen’s work has been instrumental in advancing the concept of “unified process management,” bridging the gap between high-level business operations and shop-floor manufacturing control. His most cited paper, “Smart Hybrid Manufacturing Control Using Cloud Computing and the Internet-of-Things” (2018), has garnered 35 citations, while his HORSE-related publications collectively demonstrate significant impact with over 80 citations. Notably, Grefen led the HORSE project, which provides integrated end-to-end manufacturing process management and advanced control of hybrid work cells, a key achievement in enabling mass customization and agile production. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the practical application of Industry 4.0 technologies.
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- 4The Case for Unified Process Management in Smart Manufacturing17 citations · 2018
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- 6Developing Process Execution Support for High-Tech Manufacturing Processes10 citations · 2019
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