The fourth industrial revolution, stemming from the third, often referred to as the digital revolution, can be traced back to the mid-20th century. It is characterized by the merging of technologies that blur the boundaries between physical, digital, and biological realms.
The world is witnessing growing market volatility, shorter product life cycles, increased product complexity, and intensified impact of global supply chains. In this environment, companies strive to become more agile, cost-effective, responsive, and adaptable to business trends. Industry 4.0 provides solutions and methods for companies to tackle these challenges.
Industry 4.0 is about improving processes, digitalization, with IT playing a crucial role as an essential tool. It is currently a national priority and a pillar of economic development in Slovakia, with significant impact on society.
Industry 4.0 is a topic that many companies have already started working on, others are actively preparing, and more are considering it.