Industrial Symbiosis 5.0: Converging Automation, Circularity, and Sustainability in Next-Generation Manufacturing
Keywords:
Industrial Symbiosis 5.0, Industry 5.0, Circular Economy, Sustainable Manufacturing, Automation, Cyber-Physical Systems, Smart Factories, Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, Resource EfficiencyAbstract
Industrial Symbiosis (IS) has emerged as a transformative mechanism for enhancing sustainability and resource efficiency within industrial ecosystems. With the advent of Industry 5.0, the concept of IS has evolved into Industrial Symbiosis 5.0 (IS 5.0)—a convergence of circular economy principles, advanced automation, and human-centric innovation. This paper outlines the foundational principles of IS 5.0 in the manufacturing context, examining its alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs), cyber-physical integration, and real-time decision-making. It further analyzes literature to trace the evolution of IS, highlights the role of digital twins and AI in optimizing inter-firm material exchanges, and proposes a future-ready model that embeds ethical AI and inclusive sustainability in manufacturing ecosystems.
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