Industry 4. 0 or Fourth Industrial Revolution. This issue has been drawing a lot of attention because it promises to change the way products are manufactured and distributed.
Mainly by further integrating technology into all processes. Thus, innovation is increasingly present. So, now understand what industry 4.
0 is, its main characteristics, its pillars and the revealing impacts that every type of business needs to know. All in a practical and summarized way! Do you want to receive tips and information to set up your own business.
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0 (FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION) 2. MAIN FEATURES 3. ITS BIGGEST PILLARS 4.
IMPACTS OF INDUSTRY 4. 0 THAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW So, lets go! 1.
WHAT IS INDUSTRY 4. 0 Also known as the 4th industrial revolution, industry 4. 0 represents the process of digital transformation that takes place in industries.
Thus, it shows the increasing use of new technologies and innovations. But to be clearer, it is necessary to understand the other three previous revolutions that we had, which were: industry 1. 0, industry 2.
0 and industry 3. 0. Industry 1.
0 Briefly, the first industrial revolution inaugurated the race for the industrialization process, in the 18th century. Through the introduction of equipment. Thus, increase and improve production processes.
And she was responsible for shifting the main source of wealth for many cities from commerce to industrial activity. Industry 2. 0 Started in the mid-19th century, it became famous for introducing the assembly line.
Much represented by Ford, a movement known as Fordismo. Of course, still driven by new technologies of the time. As well as the discovery of new energy sources, such as uranium, oil and even water (for hydroelectric plants, for example).
Industry 3. 0 It emerged after the 2nd World War, a period in which humanity underwent major social and technological transformations as well. The 3rd Industrial Revolution was characterized by deeper knowledge and research.
At this moment, technology begins to have even more influence on the added value of production. Influencing by computers, electrical systems, software, chips, among others. Also, in this period, the means of communication such as telephony, television, radio and even the internet began to gain space.
And it was after all this that the 4th industrial revolution arrived to further revolutionize the industry and the market. Processes in general have become increasingly automated. And not only in industries, but also in other activities.
Like marketing, sales, performances, among others. In this way, we can say that Industry 4. 0 is a new industry model in which production is based on the automated interaction between physical equipment – the machine – and a digital system.
In a way, even with minimal interference from humans. The objective is to make this automation increase production efficiency. Keeping the expected quality and with lots of data to be able to always improve.
In fact, some experts say that the 4th industrial revolution is the increase in machine intelligence. Before, they depended on humans to operate. Now more and more they are able to work on their own.
Greatly increasing the speed of information, processes and decision making. 2. KEY FEATURES FLEXIBILITY Also known as modularity, industry 4.
0 makes any adjustment that needs to be made in the production process simpler and more practical. As well as aligning demand with production, also facilitating product customization. Thus, the changes are much less complex to be carried out.
And much faster too. DECENTRALIZATION As we said before, machines are less dependent on humans to function. They are now controlled by cyber- physical systems.
That start to receive information on how the equipment is working. As well as analyzing the progress of production in real time. That is, the machines can work in modules or parts.
Thus, also acting in a decentralized way. DATA SPEED AND ANALYSIS The information generated by the equipment will be collected and analyzed automatically. So the effect will be immediate.
This brings much greater speed to assess how production is doing, as well as identify if possible improvements or adjustments need to be made. VIRTUALIZATION Industry 4. 0 has virtual models capable of describing in detail all factory activity from sensors spread throughout production.
This means that the collection of information can be done over the internet, for example. As well as observation and indirect control of the environment as well. This helps a lot to save a lot of time and avoid waste.
ON DEMAND At the same time, machines can be programmed to make decisions automatically. According to demand and production need. All through the integration of data and resources along with scheduled activities.
3. ITS BIGGEST PILLARS Industry 4. 0 presents some technological pillars that we will explain in a practical and summarized way for you.
How: INTERNET OF THINGS Refers to the connection between different objects with the internet and its users. In other words, it is the connection created between the objects that are part of our day-to-day with the internet. In this way, you can gather and analyze real-time data from your entire production.
Thus, allowing more flexible and efficient processes, producing products with higher quality and with reduced costs as well. So, if you want to know more about the internet of things, watch our practical video about it. Clicking on this button up here or on the link we leave in the description.
BIG DATA In a practical way, it is all the data available for analysis in the database. That's where Artificial Intelligence comes in. Basically, it is about creating software capable of simulating the human capacity to analyze data, rationalize and make decisions.
In order to automate processes, equipment and devices. Thus, systems with Artificial Intelligence can make decisions to apply to machines and the production system. MACHINE LEARNING Translated as “Machine Learning”, it is the form of data analysis that guides computers to learn on their own.
And in this way, improve their performance according to each specific subject. In other words, computers learn by analyzing data. And we also have a video about Machine Learning, which is really cool and aggregating.
If you want to watch it, just click on this button above or on the link we leave in the description. CLOUD COMPUTING Known in English as “Cloud Computing”, it refers to the storage of data on the internet itself. Thus, devices and equipment can have more space in their memory to operate faster.
At the same time, responsible and involved people can access this data in real time from anywhere. Just have internet access. This greatly streamlines processes, as well as efficiency, management and production in general.
SIMULATION SYSTEMS Also known as “Digital Twin”, these systems portray in real time the physical world in a virtual environment. In this way, it is possible to carry out tests and adjustments before taking the process to the production line. As a result, costs will be reduced by anticipating and avoiding possible errors.
It also brings improvements in quality. AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS Autonomous robots work in order to take the heaviest jobs off humans. That is, they serve to perform difficult, repetitive tasks or that demand great effort.
However, it has the advantage of being able to work side by side with humans as well. This brings a lot of agility, speed and quality to the production processes. CYBERPHYSICAL SYSTEMS This is the use of a “virtual reflection” of all physical objects in an industry.
In this way, the objective is that the control of the machines is carried out from any platform that has access to this data. Be it a computer, a central or even a smartphone, for example. SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY Still, Industry 4.
0 is also worked on issues such as the creation of artificial parts or organisms. Such as enzymes, cells, biological systems, among others. Widely used to serve medicine and find cures for diseases, for example.
4. IMPACTS OF INDUSTRY 4. 0 THAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW Production processes will be increasingly agile and fast.
Mainly because automation works in favor. As well as the amount of data that can be analyzed and collected in real time. From virtually anywhere with internet access.
Great time optimizing . Likewise, production costs tend to be lower. As well as waste, as productive monitoring and learning will be constant and automatic as well.
Also, errors will be reduced. Since the technology will help us to simulate scenarios, understand the whole history and optimize the process in general. As a result, decision making will be better.
Since they will have a much larger base, with concise, real and updated data. From the same point of view, with the advancement of technology, consumer behavior also evolves. As a result, they become increasingly demanding.
Thus, industry 4. 0 adapts itself more and more to be able to meet each type of customer and their needs. However, this 4th industrial revolution can also compete with humans.
In this way, some jobs, which previously required human labor, become unnecessary. Since machines replace this type of work. At the same time, with the advancement of technology and news, new professions emerge as necessary.
Thus, the demand for qualified professionals to work on this advance is increasing. We even have a video that shows the 21 professions of the future, which were boosted by this industrial revolution as well. If you want to watch it, just click on this button above or on the link we leave in the description.
Yet, public policies will likely need to adapt and be adjusted as well. Mainly because new scenarios, both market and society, will be created and evolved. Therefore, regulation will be necessary to ensure that everything is done in a responsible, coherent and professional manner.
Did you see how Industry 4. 0 or 4th Industrial Revolution is increasingly a reality? Certainly , the more we know about it, the more prepared we will be to take advantage of possible opportunities that will arise.
Mainly because Industry 4. 0 is still in its infancy. So, a lot and news will happen, believe me!
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KEY FEATURES 3. ITS BIGGEST PILLARS 4. IMPACTS OF INDUSTRY 4.
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