The Fourth Industrial Revolution Industry 4.0": Alin Stăncioiu
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Industry 4.0": Alin Stăncioiu
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Industry 4.0": Alin Stăncioiu
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Alin STĂNCIOIU*
* Lect. dr. eng. U.C.B, Tg-Jiu, e-mail alin@utgjiu.ro
Abstract: The many observers estimate that in the world is at the beginning of a new industrial revolution,
which it is considered the fourth revolution and it is called "Industry 4.0". The connecting many products to the
internet, presence of sensors, wireless communications expansion, robot and intelligent machine development,
real-time data analysis have the potential to turn the way the production is done. Connecting the physical world
to the virtual world in cyber-physical systems it will have a disruptive impact on technologies, manufacturing
processes and people.
1.Introduction.
The industrial companies in all sectors globally are going through a fourth industrial
revolution that could be called "Industry 4.0". The transition to this new reality of the digital
industry is in full swing all over the world: approximately one third of companies are already
measures the digitization as high, and this level is expected to rise on average from 33% to
72% in the next 5 years.
6.Conclusions:
There are significant opportunities for development for Romania in the context of
Industry 4.0. The direction in which the industry goes is very clear. Data management and
security will be key issues to solve. To achieve the true Industry 4.0 potential, companies
need to plan digital transformation.
Although worldwide companies are advancing in Industry 4.0, the study reveals some
regional features at the level of objectives: Japan and Germany are implementing digitization
primarily to increase their efficiency and product quality. In the US, the trend is to develop
new business models using digital offers and services, and to provide these products and
services digitally as quickly as possible. China's manufacturing companies focus on ways to
cope with international competitors by cutting costs. "Our study shows that the level of digital
integration will be broadly comparable between regions over the next five years, led by
countries like Japan, Germany and the US. We do not expect Industry 4.0 to divide regions,
but to create a strong link between companies and countries, and thus even promote
globalization.
Data analysis tools enable product development and also allows companies to expand
services and better align their offerings with the needs of their clients