Industry 4.0 needs smart devices
Industry 4.0, or the "˜Connected Industry', is a huge talking point within the manufacturing sector. The ultimate goal is to produce smarter factories which are more resource efficient, more productive and more competitive in a globalised economy. This presents new opportunities for manufacturers, but also new challenges in order to implement the vision of a connected industry successfully. Lance Croutear, Business Unit Manager, Factory Automation, at Bosch Rexroth comments.