posted January 30, 2015
Industry 4.0 or the 4th industrial revolution is upon us bringing essential digital changes to industry leading us towards a fully networked
industrial future. The theme and high-tech strategy of industry 4.0 originated in Europe but has spread to all industrial areas of the world to promote the
computerization and automation of the industrial sector. Essentially, the goal of industry 4.0 is to create “smart factories” or industrial units utilizing
the Internet of Things to become more efficient and adapt processes to demand and an ever-changing economy.
Overall, this revolution or movement, if you will, utilizes advanced hardware and control technology as well as software and logistics systems to create an
intelligent, self-organizing factory. To make this notion into a reality, ABB
Thus, to remain a key industrial player it is important to accept the 4
th Industrial Revolution and utilize the Internet of Things and
process automation products and
robotics to ensure your processes are streamlined with optimized productivity.
Key employees must be trained and big data must be obtained ensuring production algorithms are sound creating optimal processes and workflow.
