{"id":13086,"date":"2022-04-01T10:12:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T13:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/industriall.ai\/blog\/?p=13086"},"modified":"2022-04-27T12:28:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T15:28:22","slug":"what-is-the-concept-and-pillars-of-industry-4-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industriall.ai\/blog\/what-is-the-concept-and-pillars-of-industry-4-0","title":{"rendered":"What is the concept and pillars of Industry 4.0?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry 4.0 (or Fourth Industrial Revolution) consists of a series of systems and technologies that together make the industry a more modern and more productive sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 9 pillars for Industry 4.0, and these are now part of people&#8217;s and companies&#8217; lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By applying all that Industry 4.0 has to offer, companies are able to make their processes more automated and efficient, with data-based decision making, and using intelligent machines that perform various tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in understanding more about the pillars of Industry 4.0 and all the technology involved, in this article you will find the answers you are looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of industrial revolutions before Industry 4.0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the history behind the industrial revolutions helps to understand how it was possible to get to the point where the industry is today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Industrial Revolution<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In approximately 1765, the first industrial revolution took place in England, where the mechanization of industrial processes started to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was during this period that machines began to be part of the routine of industries to replace (and make more productive) human work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the extraction of coal to make energy from steam started in this revolution, and as a consequence large-scale productions were made possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second Industrial Revolution<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second industrial revolution took place in approximately 1870, when electricity and oil began to be used as a source of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New types of industries were created in this period, such as the chemical and steel industries. Thus, technology began to be developed with the creation of automobiles, telephones, and radios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the second industrial revolution marks the use of production organization models created by Taylor and Ford and studied until today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third Industrial Revolution<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 1969, after the end of the Second World War, nuclear energy began to be used in society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main milestones of the third industrial revolution were the emergence of electronic equipment, computers, and telecommunications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creation of robots also began in this period, in addition to the creation of the Toyota Production System (TPS), widely studied and used in industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourth Industrial Revolution<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all this advancement in the industrial scenario, it&#8217;s time for Industry 4.0. This is characterized by the connection of production stages, in addition to the use of data to increase the productivity and efficiency of industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objective here is to reduce failures, increase profitability, and to have more sustainable businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this to happen, there are 9 essential pillars that must be put into practice in industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the pillars of Industry 4.0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, there are already fully integrated and automated industries, with little human interference in many industrial processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is possible because these industries are putting in place 9 essential pillars of Industry 4.0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital transformation that Industry 4.0 provides is very large, and it is revolutionizing companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out all the pillars below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Big data<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big data consists of systems capable of organizing and analyzing data from different sources, thus being a technology that makes industries more automated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this data, it is possible to identify failures in processes, in addition to improving the quality of production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, more assertive decisions are made, which favors the industry&#8217;s agility and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Autonomous robots<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robots that previously only followed pre-established commands are now able to act intelligently and without human supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of technology reduces costs with employees and increases production. Therefore, industries become more competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Simulation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Industry 4.0 it is possible to simulate any production process from real-world data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These simulations can predict the performance of a product, which is a positive thing considering the competitiveness of industries today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides that, simulation allows the failures that until then were very common, to be reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Systems Integration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industries today can be fully integrated through ERP, MES, and SAP systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, it is possible to collect data from different departments in one place. This facilitates data sharing, analysis, and subsequent decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Internet of Things (IoT)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An industrial plant that applies the pillars of Industry 4.0 is connected through the internet. And it is through sensors that it becomes possible to connect machines so that other pillars are put into practice, such as Big Data and Systems Integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internet of Things is precisely this network of objects that are connected through the internet and technological solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Cybersecurity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Industry 4.0 is all about internet connection, it is essential that all data and systems are digitally protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity systems are capable of doing this, and if the company chooses not to hire this type of service, the risks of experiencing serious problems get higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These problems include invasion of the company&#8217;s systems by hackers and also failures that can lead to the loss of collected data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Cloud Computing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably use cloud computing in your everyday life. An example is when you store files on digital systems like Google Drive. If you access your login on another device, you will still have access to everything in your Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In industries, this type of technology is essential, after all, different departments and employees must be able to access the information available in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cloud computing exists, it is possible for a process manager to have access to what is happening in the industrial plant, even when they cannot be present in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) Additive Manufacturing (or 3D printing)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a pillar of Industry 4.0 that allows companies to produce spare parts in 3D models. Thus, it is possible to create customized products that are increasingly light and resistant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9) Augmented Reality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When digital content is mixed with physical content, we have the Augmented Reality pillar in place. Since the beginning of Industry 4.0, this is one of the least developed pillars, but it is possible to use this technology to improve work procedures and manage machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A day-to-day example is the mobile game Pok\u00e9mon Go, which places virtual characters in the real environment at home or on the street.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Industry 5.0 movement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to Industry 4.0, today there is also the Industry 5.0 movement. This technology is characterized by the union of machines and human beings in the production process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The objective is to add value to production, and at the same time to develop customized products in line with customer expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to know everything about Industry 5.0? Check out other articles about it in our blog!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you will find an explanation of the pillars of Industry 4.0. 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