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HERE IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE FOUR INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTIONS
Introduction of mechanical
production plant
Work-sharing volume
production with electric
parts
Automated production
with electronics and IT
Internet of Things and
cyber-physical systems
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Something that is still relatively new for the manufacturing industry has
already been a part of our lives for a long time: networking. Examples
include automatic windshield wipers on cars that turn on when it rains,
sports watches that check pulse and calorie consumption, and
televisions that inform us of the next installment of our favorite series.
How can manufacturing companies benefit from the “Internet of Things”
(IoT) and from “cyber-physical systems” (CPS)? The worlds of industry,
research, and politics are collaborating in Germany under the general
heading of Industry 4.0. With networked, intelligent production
processes, the aim is to further advance the competitive edge enjoyed
by German industry. As expected, ZOLLER is leading the way in the
development of production advantages—in the form of fast,
cost-effective, and environmentally tenable SOPs.
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