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Time-series Anomaly Detection and Classification with Long Short-Term Memory Network on Industrial Manufacturing Systems

Tijana Markovic, Alireza Dehlaghi-Ghadim, M. Leon, Ali Balador, S. Punnekkat. In: 2023 18th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS). 2023

Abstract: Modern manufacturing systems collect a huge amount of data which gives an opportunity to apply various Machine Learning (ML) techniques. The focus of this paper is on the detection of anomalous behavior in industrial manufacturing systems by considering the temporal nature of the manufacturing process. Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks are applied on a publicly available dataset called Modula...

A Topology-specific Tight Worst-case Analysis of Strict Priority Traffic in Real-time Systems

Nitin Desai, R. Dobrin, S. Punnekkat. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Tight end-to-end worst-case delay bounds for periodic traffic streams are essential for time sensitive networks. In this paper, we provide an algorithm to compute a tight (and accurate) end-to-end worst-case bound by considering distinct topological patterns and the manner in which streams enter and leave switches. This refined analysis uses non-preemptive, strict-priority arbitration mechanism co...

Resource Adaptation for Real-Time Containers Considering Quality of Control

Václav Struhár, M. Ashjaei, M. Behnam, A. Papadopoulos, Silviu S. Craciunas. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Container-based virtualization has become a promising deployment model for industrial applications mainly due to its benefits, such as providing support for co-located applications in heterogeneous environments. However, such facilitation brings challenges, including full temporal isolation among real-time applications and support for time-critical applications. In this paper, we tackle such chall...

Introducing Guard Frames to Ensure Schedulability of All TSN Traffic Classes

D. Bujosa, Julián Proenza, A. Papadopoulos, Thomas Nolte, M. Ashjaei. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Offline scheduling of Scheduled Traffic (ST) in Time-Sensitive Networks (TSN) without taking into account the quality of service of non-ST traffic, e.g., time-sensitive traffic such as Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) traffic, can potentially cause deadline misses for non-ST traffic. In this paper, we report our ongoing work to propose a solution that, regardless of the ST scheduling algorithm being use...

On the Deployment of Private Broadband Networks in Surface Mines

Iliar Rabet, H. Fotouhi, Mário Alves, M. Vahabi, Mats Björkman. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Future mines are expected to be operated by increasingly autonomous construction equipment, requiring dependable intercommunication between control centers, human operators, and construction machines such as excavators, drill rigs, and scrapers. Achieving stable, reliable and timely communications in such harsh and ever-changing environments is quite challenging. However, the changes in the three-...

Towards a holistic approach to security validation of construction machinery through HIL systems

S. Hariharan, Andreas Erséus, Thomas Nolte, A. Papadopoulos. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: The construction industry is increasingly equipping its machinery with sophisticated embedded systems and modern connectivity. Technology advancements in connected safety-critical systems are complex, with cyber-security becoming a more critical factor. Due to interdependencies and network connectivity, attack surfaces and vulnerabilities have increased significantly. Consequently, it is imperativ...

Consistency Before Availability: Network Reference Point based Failure Detection for Controller Redundancy

Bjarne Johansson, Mats Rågberger, A. Papadopoulos, Thomas Nolte. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Distributed control systems constitute the automation solution backbone in domains where downtime is costly. Redundancy reduces the risk of faults leading to unplanned downtime. The Industry 4.0 appetite to utilize the device-to-cloud continuum increases the interest in network-based hardware-agnostic controller software. Functionality, such as controller redundancy, must adhere to the new ground ...

Challenges in the Automated Disassembly Process of Electric Vehicle Battery Packs

Branko Miloradovic, Eduard Marti Bigorra, Thomas Nolte, A. Papadopoulos. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: The surge in the development and adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) globally is a trend many countries are paying close attention to. This inevitably means that a significant number of EV batteries will soon reach their End-of-Life (EoL). This looming issue reveals a notable challenge: there’s currently a lack of sustainable strategies for managing Lithium-ion Batteries (LiBs) when they reach the...

Dispatching Deadline Constrained Jobs in Edge Computing Systems

S. Salman, A. Papadopoulos, S. Mubeen, Thomas Nolte. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: The edge computing paradigm extends the architectural space of real-time systems by bringing the capabilities of the cloud to the edge. Unlike cloud-native systems designed for mean response times, real-time industrial embedded systems are designed to control a single physical system, such as a manipulator arm or a mobile robot, that requires temporal predictability. We consider the problem of dis...

Dependability and Security Aspects of Network-Centric Control

B. Leander, Bjarne Johansson, Tomas Lindström, Olof Holmgren, Thomas Nolte et al. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Industrial automation and control systems are responsible for running our most important infrastructures, providing electricity and clean water, producing medicine and food, along with many other services and products we take for granted. The safe and secure operation of these systems is therefore of great importance.One of the emerging trends in industrial automation systems is the transition fro...

Model Checking of Hyperledger Fabric Smart Contracts

Elmira Ebrahimi, Ehsan Khamespanah, M. Sirjani, S. Mohammadi. In: 2023 IEEE 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA). 2023

Abstract: Conducting interactions between shared-purpose organizations that are not entirely trustworthy of each other without centralized oversight is an idea that emerged with the advent of private blockchains such as Hyperledger Fabric and its smart contracts. It is critical to check contracts to ensure their proper functionality, as organizations may collaborate with competitors. Due to the new architec...

Timed Actors and Their Formal Verification

M. Sirjani, Ehsan Khamespanah. In: . 2023

Abstract: In this paper we review the actor-based language, Timed Rebeca, with a focus on its formal semantics and formal verification techniques. Timed Rebeca can be used to model systems consisting of encapsulated components which communicate by asynchronous message passing. Messages are put in the message buffer of the receiver actor and can be seen as events. Components react to these messages/events an...

A Rapid Prototyping Language Workbench for Textual DSLs based on Xtext: Vision and Progress

Weixing Zhang, J. Steghöfer, Regina Hebig, Daniel Strüber. In: ArXiv. 2023

Abstract: Metamodel-based DSL development in language workbenches like Xtext allows language engineers to focus more on metamodels and domain concepts rather than grammar details. However, the grammar generated from metamodels often requires manual modification, which can be tedious and time-consuming. Especially when it comes to rapid prototyping and language evolution, the grammar will be generated repeat...

Developing a Novel Hierarchical VPLS Architecture Using Q-in-Q Tunneling in Router and Switch Design

Morteza Biabani, Nasser Yazdani, H. Fotouhi. In: Comput.. 2023

Abstract: Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS) is an ethernet-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) service that provides multipoint-to-multipoint Layer 2 VPN service, where each site is geographically dispersed across a Wide Area Network (WAN). The adaptability and scalability of VPLS are limited despite the fact that they provide a flexible solution for connecting geographically dispersed sites. Furthermore,...

Advancing MLOps from Ad hoc to Kaizen

Meenu Mary John, Daniel Gillblad, H. Olsson, Jan Bosch. In: 2023 49th Euromicro Conference on Software Engineering and Advanced Applications (SEAA). 2023

Abstract: Companies across various domains increasingly adopt Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) as they recognise the significance of operationalising ML models. Despite growing interest from practitioners and ongoing research, MLOps adoption in practice is still in its initial stages. To explore the adoption of MLOps, we employ a multi-case study in seven companies. Based on empirical findings, we propos...