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.
Industry 4.0 fosters what has been called a "smart factory". Within modular structured smart factories, cyber-physical systems monitor physical processes, create a virtual copy of the physical world and make decentralized decisions.
In the era of Industry 4.0, companies are facing strong demand to increase their productivity by realizing Smart factories and Smart manufacturing.
Companies seeking to embrace Industry 4.0 often come from very different starting points and capabilities. While Industry 4.0 promises to deliver greater levels of flexibility and productivity, it also comes formidable challenges.
Electrotek endeavors to provide intelligent software, automation and robotics solutions to help clients set themselves on the right trajectory for transformation and growth.