The Industry 4.0 Ecosystem
- [Industry 4.0 - Association for Manufacturing Excellence]
- Overview
Industry 4.0, also called the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), is the next phase in digitizing the manufacturing sector. It's defined as the integration of intelligent digital technologies into manufacturing and industrial processes.
Industry 4.0 includes a set of technologies that include: Industrial IoT networks, AI, Big Data, Robotics, Automation, Cloud computing, Cognitive computing, Augmented reality, Cyber security, 5G networks.
Industry 4.0 can help companies improve, manufacture, and distribute their products. It can also help companies deliver products and services to market faster, cheaper, and with better quality.
Some applications of Industry 4.0 include:
- Robotics
- Predictive maintenance
- Smart wearable devices
- Logistics and package management
- 3D printing
- Computer vision
Industry 4.0 can also help reduce its environmental impact by:
- Conserving energy
- Recycling more
- Eliminating unnecessary steps in the production process
- Extending the life of its machinery and tools
- The Main Applications of Industry 4.0
- Artificial intelligence: A key technology in Industry 4.0, AI can be used in agriculture, aerospace, construction, logistics, robotics, and connected mobility.
- Cloud computing: An essential part of any Industry 4.0 strategy, cloud computing allows for storing and analyzing large amounts of data.
- Cybersecurity: A core pillar of Industry 4.0, cybersecurity includes cloud-based data storage, management, and wireless connectivity.
- Additive manufacturing: A pillar of Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing allows for increased process automation, more flexible production, and reduced environmental impact.
- Blockchain: A powerful technology that can be used to securely analyze big data, get insights into supply chains, and track assets.
- Connected manufacturing: Industry 4.0 is used across six connected manufacturing strategy segments, including heavy equipment, materials, precision/high-tech, agricultural/mining, construction, and consumables.
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