Industry 4.0 is gaining popularity worldwide. But what does Industry 4.0 really consist of? Mainly in achieving automation in the industry. In essence, it refers to the digitization of the equipment and technologies of a factory so that they can be communicated and programmed through the Internet. Specific technologies vary from industry to industry, but most of them include networked machinery, control systems, logistics setups, robots, 3D printers, and autonomous vehicles. The key to this interconnectivity is communication from one machine to another, allowing for a degree of automation and operational independence never seen before. Hence they are called "smart factories."
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