Episode description

Ask manufacturers if they’re familiar with Industry 4.0 and it’s likely you’ll get a “yes.” But ask if they’re taking full advantage of its benefits, and many of those yesses change to no or I’m not sure. 

As the world becomes increasingly digital, it’s critical that factories keep pace with changes by bringing AI to the shop floor and adopting software-defined factory automation.

In this podcast, we examine key trends transforming industry operations—including the increasing use of digital twins and the expanding role of edge devices and AI capabilities. We also look at why it’s vital that factories close the communication gap between OT and IT teams, implement technology standards for standardization, and ensure new manufacturing technologies are as accessible and user-friendly as possible.  

Join us as we explore these ideas with:
Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation, Siemens
Christina Cardoza, Editorial Director, insight.tech

Rainer answers our questions about:

• The ongoing evolution of the factory floor
• Challenges associated with industrial digital transformation
• New complications and opportunities that come with edge and AI
• Examples of how others in the industry handle these changes
• The value of collaboration and partners for factory automation 
• How to leverage the latest technology updates 

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To learn more about factory automation, watch 5G Is Here: What Does It Mean for the Factory? For the latest innovations from Siemens, follow them on Twitter at @Siemens and LinkedIn.