// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Industry 4.0
The current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and cognitive computing.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Industry 4.0 represents the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by the integration of cyber-physical systems (CPS), Industrial IoT (IIoT), cloud computing, AI, and big data analytics to create smart factories capable of self-optimization, mass customization, and decentralized decision-making.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Smart Manufacturing
- Digital Transformation
- Connected Industry
USAGE NOTE
Industry 4.0 aims to create highly flexible and efficient production systems.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Industry 4.0.
A global technology powerhouse focusing on industrial automation, digitalization, and intelligent infrastructure, providing comprehensive Industry 4.0 solutions including digital twins, industrial IoT platforms, and manufacturing execution systems.
Develops and implements connected solutions for manufacturing, including industrial sensors, software, and services that enable smart factories and data-driven production processes.
A leading provider of industrial automation and information solutions, offering products and services that enable smart manufacturing, industrial control systems, and enterprise-wide integration for Industry 4.0.
Specializes in robotics, industrial automation, motion, and power grids, playing a crucial role in developing technologies for smart factories, connected assets, and advanced manufacturing processes.
Focuses on digital transformation of energy management and automation, offering solutions for industrial IoT, intelligent control systems, and optimized manufacturing operations for Industry 4.0.
Provides enterprise software solutions for managing business operations and customer relations, including offerings for manufacturing execution systems, supply chain management, and analytics crucial for Industry 4.0 data integration and optimization.
Develops a wide range of industrial control systems, automation software, and IoT solutions that enable connected workers, predictive maintenance, and optimized production for smart factories.
Offers 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, which are foundational for creating digital twins and virtualizing manufacturing processes in Industry 4.0.