Again this year Industry 4.0 will be the focus topic of many a seminar, conference and exhibition. Justin Leonard, director, igus asks: "Will the 'smart factory' concept ever become reality?" The slow, interactive adoption process has begun and the industry is already feeling the benefits in terms of cost and risk reductions, performance improvements and enhanced flexibility. This is especially so in the Automotive industry, and other high end manufacturing environments, where Industry 4.0 techniques are already being applied.
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