Predictive simulation is underpinning the factories of the future through immersive visualization of the vast amount of data from Industry 4.0 components and machines.
According to a recent article, the factory of the future is “the product of fast-changing, disruptive technologies hitting manufacturing like a cyclone.” When put like that, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this factory of the future, based on the concept of Industry 4.0, is a thing to fear. But, in reality, these disruptive technologies have the potential to radically transform manufacturing, increasing efficiencies, productivity and overall profitability for businesses throughout the globe.
Driven in part by the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 arguably represents the most revolutionary change to impact the manufacturing sector for some time, with businesses driven to pursue digital models that embrace connectivity, data analytics and customer focus. The overarching aim of this fourth industrial revolution is to facilitate the execution of a ‘smart factory,’ where the multiple data sources at play will result in greater automation, more insights and optimized decision-making.