Fulfilling the Promise of Industry 4.0 for Application of Automation

Application of Automation at its core holds the promise of fully automating our manufacturing process; creating a system where every single unit is interconnected. This is the essence of Industry 4.0. By combining cloud computing and the internet of things, these smart factories of the future are seen as the next industrial revolution.

One of the core concepts of modern automation is augmented reality; in other words, creating virtual versions of devices, machines and vehicles. This along with the increasing demand for data analytics and software integration makes high-speed and reliable components an absolute necessity. High robustness is also essential as components are subject to high mechanical and thermal stress in industrial environments. The power supply in industrial settings is often unstable. As such there needs to be safeguards in place to protect data, and ensure a smooth system restart if power is suddenly cut.