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How a collaborative approach is driving Ireland from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0

Control Engineering

Industry 5.0 insights Whereas Industry 4.0 refers to the use of digitalization, data connectivity and OT/IT interconnection to optimize manufacturing operations, Industry 5.0 The first challenge the consortium addressed was confusion about what exactly Industry 5.0 projects, which are now underway.

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Navigating Outsource Manufacturing

Trimantec

In the past, many companies were hesitant to outsource any of their manufacturing to an outside source. However, according to Contract Packaging Association's 2018 State of the Industry Report, the contract manufacturing industry has been growing 2 to 4 times faster than the industries it supports. . 3D Printer.