Mastering the path to the fourth industrial revolution - with IX/OS
Industry 4.0 is making great strides in Germany. Since 2011, the fourth industrial revolution has been taking its course and influencing the realization of new digital business models, regardless of sector and size. Today, companies can hardly avoid it. Because one thing is certain: Digitalization has long since become a success factor for the economy and Industry 4.0 is one of the central keys to future competitiveness. Anyone who ignores this and sticks to old patterns is at risk of going out of business.
The fourth industrial revolution offers enormous opportunities for companies. Nevertheless, German industry in particular has been slow to implement it. But why is that? What circumstances are causing companies to hesitate? It is the not insignificant hurdles associated with the implementation of Industry 4.0. After all, the path to "smart" production can be compared to crossing an unknown chasm. Some obstacles make it imponderable and therefore very difficult to cross. It is therefore often a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. But what exactly are the obstacles that stand in the way of companies crossing this gorge? Three central obstacles must be overcome in order to successfully master the implementation of Industry 4.0:
- Lack of maturity A large number of promising (research) projects and solutions exist under the umbrella of Industry 4.0. However, these solutions are not yet ready for the market, meaning that their implementation and management is still very complex.
- High investment costs The implementation of Industry 4.0 projects is associated with high initial investment costs. The investment risk is correspondingly high, which is why many companies are reluctant to invest in Industry 4.0.
- High complexity Industry 4.0 is a complex undertaking and requires appropriate technical expertise and capacities. The majority of companies do not have access to this and are reliant on an external partner for implementation.
Overcoming obstacles quickly - with IX/OS
So how is it possible for sme sector to achieve the goal of Industry 4.0 if the path through the canyon is blocked? With IX/OS, objective partner has created a solution that helps companies to successfully exploit the potential of Industry 4.0. To this end, it specifically addresses the three main obstacles and enables companies to overcome them easily.
What does that look like?
IX/OS is a user-friendly service layer for smart production. Behind it is the open source solution BaSys 4.2 from Fraunhofer IESE. With the help of this solution, machines from different manufacturers can communicate with each other and react to each other automatically. The core of the solution is the digital twin. This enables digital data to be fed back between shopfloor and the office floor in order to go beyond simple process digitization and enable industrial companies to establish new digital business models. IX/OS thus enables the practical implementation and control of smart production.
This high level of process standardization and the use of open source architecture significantly reduce the investment costs for implementing Industry 4.0 scenarios. Thanks to objective partner's many years of experience in the field of Industry 4.0, we reduce the risk for you and reduce complexity by providing technical support during and after implementation.
As a result, IX/OS spans the chasm like a bridge and enables companies to overcome it. The big goal of making the fourth industrial revolution a reality in your own company is now achievable.
Would you also like to get started and prepare your production for the future? Then contact us today with no obligation. Together we will work out how we can build a bridge for your company with IX/OS.