International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 174 - Number 22 |
Year of Publication: 2021 |
Authors: Akella Subhadra |
10.5120/ijca2021921123 |
Akella Subhadra . A Review on Information and Communication Technologies for Industry 4.0. International Journal of Computer Applications. 174, 22 ( Feb 2021), 39-48. DOI=10.5120/ijca2021921123
Industry 4.0 is not always investing in new innovations and tools to increase production quality, but it also about revolutionising and improving the way whole company operates and develops. Industry 4.0 and its information and communication systems are transforming the landscape of services and manufacturing sector. Although every business and organisation operating today is different, they all face a normal challenge. It is the need for connectivity and access to real-time insights through systems, partners, products and other individuals. This is where Industry 4.0 comes into play. Industry 4.0 describes the increasing trend in the manufacturing industry towards automation and data exchange in technology and processes.This trend has already been evident through business models such as offline programming and adaptive control for arc welding, taking the method from product design through simulation to production workplace. The integration of digitalization with conventional manufacturing processes is part of Industry 4.0. This leads to smart value chains and lifecycles of goods that start with development, undergo production, assembly, delivery and maintenance of products, and end with recycling. It is primarily a replacement process that focuses mainly on interconnectivity, automation, and data in real time. This paper focuses on various issues related to Industry 4.0 design principles, benifits, components, primary drivers and technologies.The technologies that are part of industry 4.0 such as artificial intelligence, big data, industrial internet of things, cloud computing, and additive manufacturing, create a more comprehensive and better integrated environment for supply chain management in manufacturing industries.