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The State of Industry 4.0

Results of an interesting survey crossed my desk last month and I thought I’d share them with you. Molex surveyed Industry 4.0 manufacturing stakeholders driving advancements in robotics, complex machines, and device or control systems.

02/08/2021 12:52:33

The findings reflect steady progress in the development of Industry 4.0 initiatives across the industrial automation ecosystem, including smart automation, connectivity and analytics that add efficiency and intelligence throughout the manufacturing life cycle.

Molex commissioned third-party research firm, Dimensional Research, to conduct ‘The State of Industry 4.0 Survey’ in June 2021, polling 216 qualified participants in a variety of roles, such as R&D, engineering, production manufacturing, strategy, innovation, and supply chain management. The primary research goal was to capture data on practical real-life Industry 4.0 experiences and opinions. Overall, the survey respondents validated continued growth, potential customer benefits, and expected business outcomes emerging from the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart manufacturing.

Key findings include...

Read the full article in the August issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.