What are the main challenges of industry 4.0 for SMEs

As you know, the impact of technology’s influence, new devices and forms of communication, has not only affected our private life; it is also revolutionising industry day-to-day.

Industry 4.0 means the right application of digital technologies in different areas of the industrial production chain. And that is happening because nowadays, industrial processes demand a high connectivity between all of their processes. But are SMEs prepared to keep up with this technological evolution?

What is the end goal of Industry 4.0?

The challenges faced by industry 4.0 should not only focus on the application of new technologies. It is much more than the improvement of mechanic and robotic processes; it should also optimise some areas such as: logistics, management customer service...

Looking for efficiency, profitable processes will rely on the adoption and implementation of technological tools that facilitate maintenance management, being able to optimise and automate processes and improve the adequacy of a product through implementation of multi-sensor system, following Six Sigma processes and ensuring the traceability.

So, what are the challenges for SMEs

• Advanced manufacturing
• Sensor technology
• The challenge of process digitalisation and automation

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