What is Industry 4.0?

Industry 4.0 is also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is the era of digital revolution that follows the previous industrial revolutions of our time.

Industry 4.0 acknowledges the introduction of smart technologies, data and AI in the workplace to transform output and processes.

The employment of smart machines and smart factories is overarched by the domination of AI, creating an environment of transformative change.

Industry 4.0 machinery allows organisations to retain values and learn from process continual improvement. Reducing reliance on humans to perform tasks so that the human workforce can focus their efforts on value-added tasks and upskilling, rather than performing manufacturing processes.

The evolution of robotics in manufacturing also allows for automated maintenance across operations, saving time and resource whilst highlighting future maintenance requirements.