Brief introduction to Industry 4.0. The document contains main information of what it is, history context, examples, and Siemens’ Digital Factory case study.
Answer: Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution. It is a term used to describe the ongoing transformation of traditional industries and manufacturing processes through the integration of digital technologies, automation, data analytics, and connectivity.
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What is the goal of Industry 4.0?
Answer: To automate and connect manufacturing processes.
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What are the keywords for Industry 4.0?
Answer: Automation, connectivity, and intelligence.
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What was the main thing in Industry 1.0?
Answer: Mechanisation, e.g., Steam power.
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What was the main things in Industry 2.0?
Answer: Mass production and assembly lines.
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What was the main focus in Industry 3.0?
Answer: Automatisation and electronics.
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Learning outcomes
Discuss Industry 4.0 and the benefits and challenges for organisations.
Develop the critical knowledge and analytical skills to lead in a fast-paced and
evolving environment.
Critically evaluate the latest technological advancements in global business.
Analyse and apply digitally-fluent solutions to real-world situations.
Introduction to Industry 4.0
● Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution.
● It is a term used to describe the ongoing transformation of traditional industries and
manufacturing processes through the integration of digital technologies,
automation, data analytics, and connectivity.
● Goal: to automate and connect manufacturing processes.
● Automation, connectivity, and intelligence - keywords to describe Industry 4.0
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