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The future factory: a broader perspective on industry 4.0 By James Ridler For many, the future of food production lies purely in the latest technology, but there’s an increasing awareness that relying on a mix of old and new approaches is the way forward. For Siemens, simply parachuting the shiniest equipment and highest spec software into plants isn’t enough: the ‘future factory’ can only be realised through greate...

Industry 4.0 reduces beer going down the drain at craft brewery 19 Feb 2021 Tanya Weaver Stock image. Industry 4.0 techniques helped reduce wasted beer and resources at the brewery (Credit: Shutterstock) In the fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, digital will be the key enabler for manufacturing industries. The technologies driving this include sensors, robotics, the industrial Internet of Things, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, virtual and augme...