A clear understanding of the evolution of the revolution that is Industry 4.0.
How industrial revolution started with the 1st mechanical loom to the evolution to today's time of cyber physical systems .
The evolution of the completely Digital Factory.
Management Information Systems presentation on Industry 4.0
-> A Timeline of Industrial Revolutions The Genesis of 4.0
-> Components of Industry 4.0 Why 4.0?
-> Use Cases
-> Smart Logistics and Warehousing Quality Management
-> The Future Ahead: 5.0?
Management Information Systems presentation on Industry 4.0
-> A Timeline of Industrial Revolutions The Genesis of 4.0
-> Components of Industry 4.0 Why 4.0?
-> Use Cases
-> Smart Logistics and Warehousing Quality Management
-> The Future Ahead: 5.0?
Industry 4.0 is a name given to 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. Industry 4.0 is commonly referred to as the fourth industrial revolution.
As presented during the Internet of Things West Conference held in Las Vegas, November 5-6, 2015. The Internet of Things is going to enable data flow that you never thought was possible – from plant to plug!
Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT)- The Emerging Marketing TrendsSuyati Technologies
Internet technology is often counted as the third industrial revolution that has ushered in epic changes to the world of business. And today, we are welcoming what is named as the fourth industrial revolution – the convergence of physical things with the world of the internet- named as the Internet of Things. INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIoT) is renowned as the PRIMARY way to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing domain. By 2030, $15 trillion of global GDP will come from Industrial IoT, and in another 15 years, IIoT will add $14.2 trillion to global economy. Industry 4.0 promises new business models that disrupt existing ecosystems.
View our infographic to understand the emerging marketing trends created by Industry 4.0 and IoT: http://suyati.com/industry-4-0-and-iot/
Meetup #3 - Cyber-physical view of the Internet of EverythingFrancesco Rago
The Internet of Everything (IoE) is built on the connections among people, processes, data, and internet of things. However, it is not about these four dimensions in isolation. Each amplifies the capabilities of the other three. It is in the intersection of all of these elements that the true power of Internet of Everything is realized.
We will examine the Cyber-physical view to explore Specification, Hybrid and Heterogeneous Models, Conceptual frameworks, Multiform Time, and much more.
The fourth industrial revolution Industry 4.0 represents a new paradigm shift from “centralized” to “decentralized” industry relies on cyber-physical based automation where sensors send data directly to the cloud and services such as monitoring, control and optimization automatically subscribe to necessary data in real-time. In the coming years, these technologies will be seen as a viable alternative to current manufacturing processes. According to a recent report by Markets and Markets, smart factory technology will have global market size of 74.80 Billion USD by 2022. The talk provides a comprehensive introduction to Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory. Technical challenges and social implications of smart factory will be discussed. The applicability of these emerging technologies in developing economies is highlighted in this talk as well.
Industry 4.0 is the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things and cloud computing. Industry 4.0 creates what has been called a “smart factory
Industry 4.0 Implementation, Challenges And Opportunities Of Industry 4.0 : C...Deepak Dudhate
Implementation, Challenges And Opportunities Of Industry 4.0 :
Case Studies From Automotive & Chemical Industry
Applications in Chemical industry and Automobile industry.
How the Digital Transformation is going to change the world of Work 4.0 with respect to the Introduction of Industry 4.0 technology. Will Jobs reduce or we will have more jobs with higher pay. An interesting analysis.
Impact for Educational Institutions, Internet of things, Digital Enablers, New Age Production, Smart Factory, New digital industrial technology, Interdisciplinary Thinking, Digital Work Place, 3d printing,
Industry 4.0 promises great increase in productivity and profitability. This presentation covers the basics of this new manufacturing approach and it separates facts from fiction.
Industry 4.0 has widespread application across Industries (Manufacturing, Logistics, Mobility etc.). In case of manufacturing and processing industries Industry 4.0 means Smart Manufacturing using IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things or simply Industrial IoT) in a connected smart factory.
It enables an Organization to make smart data-driven decisions based on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Industry 4.0 IIoT has several benefits such as Resource Optimization, Cost Reduction, Automation, Predictive Maintenance and Prescriptive Analytics and Control etc.
Industry 4.0 is a name given to 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. Industry 4.0 is commonly referred to as the fourth industrial revolution.
As presented during the Internet of Things West Conference held in Las Vegas, November 5-6, 2015. The Internet of Things is going to enable data flow that you never thought was possible – from plant to plug!
Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT)- The Emerging Marketing TrendsSuyati Technologies
Internet technology is often counted as the third industrial revolution that has ushered in epic changes to the world of business. And today, we are welcoming what is named as the fourth industrial revolution – the convergence of physical things with the world of the internet- named as the Internet of Things. INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIoT) is renowned as the PRIMARY way to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing domain. By 2030, $15 trillion of global GDP will come from Industrial IoT, and in another 15 years, IIoT will add $14.2 trillion to global economy. Industry 4.0 promises new business models that disrupt existing ecosystems.
View our infographic to understand the emerging marketing trends created by Industry 4.0 and IoT: http://suyati.com/industry-4-0-and-iot/
Meetup #3 - Cyber-physical view of the Internet of EverythingFrancesco Rago
The Internet of Everything (IoE) is built on the connections among people, processes, data, and internet of things. However, it is not about these four dimensions in isolation. Each amplifies the capabilities of the other three. It is in the intersection of all of these elements that the true power of Internet of Everything is realized.
We will examine the Cyber-physical view to explore Specification, Hybrid and Heterogeneous Models, Conceptual frameworks, Multiform Time, and much more.
The fourth industrial revolution Industry 4.0 represents a new paradigm shift from “centralized” to “decentralized” industry relies on cyber-physical based automation where sensors send data directly to the cloud and services such as monitoring, control and optimization automatically subscribe to necessary data in real-time. In the coming years, these technologies will be seen as a viable alternative to current manufacturing processes. According to a recent report by Markets and Markets, smart factory technology will have global market size of 74.80 Billion USD by 2022. The talk provides a comprehensive introduction to Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory. Technical challenges and social implications of smart factory will be discussed. The applicability of these emerging technologies in developing economies is highlighted in this talk as well.
Industry 4.0 is the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things and cloud computing. Industry 4.0 creates what has been called a “smart factory
Industry 4.0 Implementation, Challenges And Opportunities Of Industry 4.0 : C...Deepak Dudhate
Implementation, Challenges And Opportunities Of Industry 4.0 :
Case Studies From Automotive & Chemical Industry
Applications in Chemical industry and Automobile industry.
How the Digital Transformation is going to change the world of Work 4.0 with respect to the Introduction of Industry 4.0 technology. Will Jobs reduce or we will have more jobs with higher pay. An interesting analysis.
Impact for Educational Institutions, Internet of things, Digital Enablers, New Age Production, Smart Factory, New digital industrial technology, Interdisciplinary Thinking, Digital Work Place, 3d printing,
Industry 4.0 promises great increase in productivity and profitability. This presentation covers the basics of this new manufacturing approach and it separates facts from fiction.
Industry 4.0 has widespread application across Industries (Manufacturing, Logistics, Mobility etc.). In case of manufacturing and processing industries Industry 4.0 means Smart Manufacturing using IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things or simply Industrial IoT) in a connected smart factory.
It enables an Organization to make smart data-driven decisions based on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Industry 4.0 IIoT has several benefits such as Resource Optimization, Cost Reduction, Automation, Predictive Maintenance and Prescriptive Analytics and Control etc.
The survey revealed that respondents consider Industry 4.0 manufacturing as a crucial initiative, with 90% expressing the belief that it will have a significant impact in the next five years.
IGNITE 2015 Valentijn de Leeuw - Industry 4.0: The industrial Internet of ThingsElemica
Valentijn de Leeuw, VP at ARC Advisory Group, presents an overview of the major IIoT-related trends, global initiatives, related technologies and more for better understanding how the IIoT fits into supply chain strategies and what benefits companies can derive from this next generation of manufacturing initiatives.
Industry 4.0, the 4th Industrial revolution, is redefining manufacturing in 2020.
Smart Factory, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data etc. are commonly herd terms nowadays. But what exactly do they mean? What is Industry 4.0? What were Industry 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0? How does Industry 4.0 positively impact the way a Factory manufactures? What are the benefits of Industry 4.0? How can a factory become a Smart Factory? How to get started with Industry 4.0 journey? How to achieve manufacturing excellence using Industry 4.0 route? What is Digital Manufacturing and Smart Manufacturing?
These and some of these questions are answered in this updated (July 2020) Industry 4.0 IIoT Webinar Presentation (PPT, PDF).
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Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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2. Agenda
• What is Industry 4.0?
• Evolution of the Revolution
• Potential Economic Impact
• Industrial Implications
• Major Sources of Value
• Pillars of Industry 4.0
• Enablers and Barriers
• Future of Industry 4.0
3. What is Industry 4.0?
By connecting
machines, systems and
workforces, we are
creating intelligent
networks along the
entire value chain that
can control each other
autonomously.
Machines
Systems
Workforce
Boston Consulting Group
4. Evolution of the Revolution
1ST Mechanical
Loom
1784
1ST Production
Line
1870
1ST
Programmable
Logic
Controller
1969
Digital Factory
Today
Industry 1.0 Industry 2.0 Industry 3.0 Industry 4.0
5. Potential Economic Impact
10-25 %
potential
improvement
in labor
efficiency &
energy savings
Potential $360
billion in
equipment
maintenance
65- 90 %
adoption rate
in Advanced
economies
Potential value
of $3.7 Trillion
by 2025
McKinsey Global Index , June 2015
7. Major Sources Of Value
• Uninterrupted flow
goods
• Minimum defects.
• At Harley-Davidson ,
ventilation fans
automatically adjust to
give an exact coat.
Operations
optimization
• Monitor
equipment in real
time
• Capacity utilization
• Avoid breakdowns
• Air China is using
sensors in exhaust
systems to reduce
maintenance spending
by 10 to 40 percent for
air carriers
Predictive
maintenance
• Automatic
reordering
routines to
estimate
replenishment .
• Wurth USA has
developed “iBins” that
uses intelligent
camera technology to
monitor the fill level
of a supply box to
automatically reorder
supplies.
Inventory
optimization
Boston Consulting Group
8. Pillars of Industry 4.0
Industry
4.0
IoT
Analytics
Virtual
Reality
Cyber
Physical
System
Big Data
Cyber
Security
9. Enablers & Barriers
1. No wholesale replacement required
2. Improved Telecom Infrastructure
3. Improved Analytics
4. Training in cyber physical systems
1. Upgradability of current machinery
2. Reliable Networks & Speed
3. Less Decision Making on Data
4. Skilled workforce required
10. Future of Industry 4.0
• Leverage Technologies
• Adapt Infrastructure
• Upgrade Workforce
• Promote Advanced
Education
Ushering the era of Industry 4.0
Increasingly the theme of discussion among the world thinkers and speakers , when they talk about Industrial revolution or Industries , in general is “Industry 4.0”. Coined by the German government , this term is increasingly being used by the European countries to bring back the manufacturng hubs to them , as In the past.
So Industry 4.0 has implications for the whole world.let me walk you through the basic questions that we have – the what , how and why of Industry 4.0
Agenda
In the succession of the industrial revolution over the years, Industrie 4.0 is the latest edition… The fundamental meaning that Industrie 4.0 stands for, is that by connecting machines, systems and workforces, we create an intelligent network, along the entire value chain , so that these may control each other autonomously.
The term Industrie 4.0 was first used in 2011 at the Hanover Fair.
How did this evolve?
So the 1st industrial revolution was in 1784 when the 1st mechanical loom was invented, followed by Industry 2.0 which saw the invention of the production assembly line. Industry 3.0 came about with the invention of PLCs in 1969.. Consequently reaching to this point where Industry 4.0 is rising with the advent of cyber physical systems.
Some of the major economic trends that Industry 4.0 fosters are:
10 to 25 percent potential improvement in labor efficiency and energy savings
A major source of value-- $360 billion in equipment maintenance.
The McKinsey Global Index shows that The adoption rate of IoT in manufacturing in 2025 can reach 65 to 90 percent in advanced economies and 50 to 70 percent in developing economies, giving it the potential to create value of $1.2 trillion to $3.7 trillion per year by 2025.
For manufacturers, IoT-based
Systems would not only improve performance at individual plants, but also
help optimize production across varied locations and situations. This in turn will build up scale and improve profitability.
For operations, Industry 4.0 would produce improved
efficiency, which would enable better product design and strengthen
customer relationships , also providing the basis for a more service-like approach to equipment sales.
For distributors, retailers, and other downstream players, IoT-enabled production and inventory systems could provide better pricing. They would have better data for their supply-chain management.
Operations optimization
Industry 4.0 can increase productivity by 10 to 25 percent by
Optimizing operations. They can make real-time adjustments to maintain an uninterrupted
flow of finished goods and avoid defects. In a Harley-Davidson
paint shop, ventilation fan speeds are automatically adjusted for varying conditions in order to give a consistent coat.
Predictive maintenance
With sensors and connectivity, it is possible to monitor
equipment in real time, improving both capacity utilization and factory productivity
by avoiding breakdowns. IoT can transform the maintenance model from repair and replace to predict and prevent. Air China is using sensors in exhaust systems to reduce maintenance spending by 10 to 40 percent for air carriers
Inventory optimization
Using detection sensors, it is possible to set
up condition-based automatic routines that are far better than current
rules-based systems.
Wurth USA, an auto parts supplier, has developed an “iBins” system that
uses intelligent camera technology to monitor the fill level of a supply box and wirelessly transmits the data to an inventory management system
The crucial 6 pillars of Industry 4.0 are:
IoT--
Industrial Internet of Things makes use of networked sensors and embedded computing and real time responsive systems. Bosch uses a production facility where workstations "know " the manufacturing steps based on the products RFID code
Analytics--
Advanced analytics is used for stable decision making based on highly varied data patterns. Infineon uses analytics to improve their production facility
Virtual Reality--
Workers might receive instructions to repair a particular part , as they are looking at the actual system itself, using virtual reality glasses
Cyber Physical Systems--
Industrial robot supplier ABB is launching a 2-armed robot YuMi that is specifically designed to work alongside humans
Big Data--
Exponential amount of data is generated in Industry 4.0 practice that ca be used for better analytics and decision making
Cyber Security--
Industry 4.0 practitioners need to ensure cyber security for critical work processes
Some of the barriers in implementing Industry 4.0 are:
Industry 3.0 saw more than 80 % replacement of installed production machinery, which is capital intensive .
The second barrier can be a reliable data network with sufficient capacity which is not present in developing economies
In today’s scenario , little or no decision making is done on the data available
And lastly , highly skilled labour is required to operate the sophisticated systems of digital factory.
But there are enablers of Industry 4.0 which turn the table round for progress.
Fortunately introducing IoT into the factory, in many cases will not require wholesale replacement of equipment
since many machines already in use have sensors .
To overcome the issue of reliable network speeds, nations are increasingly building on their telecom infrastructure.
There is an increase on the advanced analytics front with new technologies rising to deal with the huge amount of data
To overcome the issue of skilled workforce, advanced training In cyber physical systems needs to be undertaken
And one would be good –to-go for industry 4.0
The future of Industry 4.0 would be strong if its based on the pillars of innovative technologies , adequate infrastructure , a skilled and upgraded workforce , facilitated by high quality advanced education.
Industry 4.0 is still In its nascent stage , but once it reaches its full fruition, we will reap its benefits in the long term.