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EMBRACING INDUSTRY 4.0: THE FUTURE OF HEAVY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing Today
|June 2023
HEAVY MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS WHO ARE ON THE VERGE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ARE UNLOCKING RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH INDUSTRY 4.0
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THE GLOBAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IS going through a serious digital transformation called Industry 4.0 and the heavy machinery manufacturing sector is undergoing a profound transformation. According to Epicor, Industry 4.0 is “A new phase in the industrial revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning and real-time data. Industry 4.0, which encompasses IIoT and smart manufacturing, marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem for companies that focus on manufacturing and supply chain management."
"Industry 4.0 is expected to play a significant role in the heavy machinery manufacturing industry, enabling creation of smarter and more efficient factories. With Industry 4.0 technologies such as the IoT, AI, and analytics, the heavy machinery manufacturers can optimise their manufacturing processes and make informed decisions in real time," says Shubhankar Chatterji, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Cummins India
Manufacturers in the heavy machinery industry are harnessing the power of automation, data analytics, and connectivity to optimise their operations and deliver superior products. The adoption of smart manufacturing practices brings three key advantages to the sector:
This story is from the June 2023 edition of Manufacturing Today.
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