Attention to detail: Automated inspection software can increase efficiency, but is it really as clever as it sounds?

摘要

Industry 40, the fourth industrial revolution, has been talked about more and more over the last few years. After computers and robotics came along in the 20th century factory production became more efficient but now everyone is talking about machines connecting and communicating with each other via the Internet sending signals and information without the need for human interaction. This reduces the human role to a more supervisory position; at the same time, manufacturers are getting used to quicker and more efficient production speeds.