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Many businesses are already implementing Industry 4.0 technologies to improve their operations , increase productivity and drive innovation .
Manuj Desai , CIO , STL
4 . Industry 4.0 is often seen as a futuristic concept that ’ s yet to be fully realized . However , many businesses are already implementing Industry 4.0 technologies to improve their operations , increase productivity and drive innovation . Think of companies like Tata Steel , Mahindra & Mahindra , STL , Godrej , Reliance and so many others .
Barcodes and QR codes are now ubiquitous and they have become a standard method of digitizing payments and tracking vehicles and shipments . In the agriculture industry , there has been significant investment in these technologies . The Telematics industry has also matured , with IoT devices now able to capture every parameter of every possible machine . Vision analytics , which uses camera vision to capture specific information , has emerged as a powerful tool .
The concept of a “ Digital Twin ” is now a reality . This refers to the creation of a virtual replica of a physical object , process or system , using advanced sensors , data analytics and modeling techniques . By creating a digital twin , it is possible to simulate and test various scenarios , predict outcomes , and optimize performance in real-time . Just think of it . If you can simulate how changes in production processes or equipment will affect the output , efficiency , and quality of the actual manufacturing system , it will allow you real-time adjustments and optimization , leading to increased productivity and cost savings .
Then there is Metaverse , taking the steps towards Industry 5.0 focusing on “ experience ” of the connected world ; enabling observability for customer and employees providing an immersive , safe and virtual environment to be more flexible , productive and responsive towards changing markets .
The future is now . Technological advances and innovations that were once thought of as being in the distant future are already here and happening in the present . Tomorrow is today ! Let ’ s play our part in building the path to a digitized future . p
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