Juergen Maier, chief executive of Siemens, says the UK can play a major role in promoting the adoption of Industry 4.0 digital technology solutions – but also needs to develop an aptly skilled workforce to capitalise on the opportunities a digital future can deliver.
With some confusion surrounding what Industry 4.0 entails, Juergen Maier clarified that the term is being used as a descriptor for available digital technology solutions that are designed to optimise productivity in manufacturing to a level where a high wage economy can compete within a globalised manufacturing environment. Juergen Maier, UK…
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