Andrew Steele, MD of Forcam UK, says: “As with many new concepts, Industry 4, introduces new terminology. This is a helpful shorthand for people working in the discipline, but often confuses those we serve – manufacturers. We hope the new infographic will provide understanding of where Industry 4 is heading, at a glance.

“While aerospace, automotive and other advanced manufacturing sectors are embracing Industry 4, there are significant bottom-line benefits for any business with 20 or more machines needing to optimise performance.”

The Infographic proceeds from the industrial revolution through to the full integration of production data from factory shop floor, beyond the factory gates and throughout the supply chain. The PDF is downloadable from: www.forcam.com/index.php?id=276