Abstract
Automation is known as using technology for recurring work that was done by people previously. This article broadens the understanding in the light of Industry 4.0. By using criteria of a readiness model, it is shown that future developments will focus more on smarter solutions which include responsiveness, machine learning and cooperation with other systems and human beings. As a result, customer needs will be fulfilled in a better way.
Translated title of the contribution | Industrie 4.0 versus automation |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 222-224 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2016 |