Wireless technologies have evolved rapidly in recent years. Rapid developments in wireless sensors, communication and information network technologies (e.g. radio frequency identification – RFID or Auto-ID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GSM and infrared) have nurtured the emergence of wireless manufacturing as advanced manufacturing technology in next-generation manufacturing systems.
This special issue provides a forum for researchers and practitioners to review past developments and to identify possible directions for further developments in Wireless Manufacturing. Nine papers have been selected for inclusion in this special issue. Most papers are based on major projects that have been funded as early attempts in the relevant areas. It is hoped that this special issue will inspire more interest and draw more attention to Wireless Manufacturing research applications.
