Milan Erić

Milan Erić is a Professor and Chair of Production Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. He is affiliated with the Department for Production Engineering and has held this academic rank since September 28, 2017. His research focuses on production engineering, Industry 4.0, quality management, and the application of machine learning and computer vision in manufacturing processes. He contributes to advancing smart manufacturing systems, defect detection, and real-time nonconformity management through software solutions like the JavaScript MEAN stack.

Dr. Erić's work intersects automation, IoT, and digital transformation in both industrial and healthcare contexts. He explores trends such as Quality 4.0 to Quality 5.0 transitions and ecological systems for contactless vehicle cleaning. His research often emphasizes small and medium enterprises (SMEs), addressing their challenges in adopting modern technologies for quality improvement and operational efficiency.

Notable areas include:

• Machine vision-based quality control systems
• Optimization of production scheduling and material processing
• Integration of virtual/augmented reality for workplace safety training
• Development of portable welding machinery and nanocomposite analysis tools

His publications span over two decades, reflecting contributions to tribology, CAD/CAM systems, and process reengineering. He advocates for digital factory models and the use of big data in public enterprises for effective digitization.