The automation of manufacturing processes is at a turning point. Manufacturers have increasingly been encouraged to invest in new technologies, with automation as a key technological driver.
Unexpected downtime is one of the biggest threats to revenue in manufacturing. For those in the food and beverage sector, this risk is amplified by the reliance on perishable goods for production.
Let's examine Britain’s engineering skills shortage and explain how automated engineering can redefine the role of the manufacturing engineer and ultimately bridge the skills gap.
While technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) are significant in their own right, it is the combination of these technologies that will really impact Industry 4.0.
Released at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, the ‘Readiness for the Future of Production’ report highlights Britain as one of 25 countries in a positive position to benefit from Industry 4.0.
