Industrial evolution marches on from the first revolution that was mechanization through water and steam power; the second was the addition of electricity; third was computers and the adoption of automation. Industry 4.0 has been slowly making its way into businesses globally over the past several years by enhancing computer technology through a network that allows computers to talk to each other, learn and make decisions in a cyber physical way that creates efficiencies in processes.
Industry 4.0 is comprised of:
- Cybersecurity
- AR and Virtual Reality
- Big Data
- Robotics/Automation
- Additive Manufacturing
- Simulation
- System Integration
- Cloud Computing
- Internet of things (IoT).
Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference — Looking Ahead: The Future of Manufacturing in 2020 and Beyond
The 2020 Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference featured Industry 4.0 with a conversation led by Jill Lippincott. Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Curt Burnett, Curt Burnett Consulting, and the aspect of Cybersecurity.
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