gbo datacomp and the pioneering Industry 4.0 concept

Published:
10.2.17

The increasing competitive pressure on national and international markets has required productivity increases and innovations for years. The continuous adjustment of both products and production is necessary to maintain and consolidate a leading position in the market. In this context, it is impossible to imagine the term Industry 4.0 without it. It stands for the fourth industrial revolution — a new level of organization and management of the entire value chain over the life cycle of products*. The essential basis is the availability of up-to-date and comprehensible information at any location and at any time during the processes. The MES solutions such as BiSoftMes gbo datacomp GmbH has been turning operating data into relevant information for years. One task of the future is therefore to enable integration with other areas of the value chain. The requirements for the manufacturing industry — a cornerstone of the German economy — are constantly increasing. In addition to innovations from research and development, flexible manufacturing and a versatile factory are therefore required to productively and profitably produce small quantities and individual items according to individual customer requirements. Production is changing not just as a result of Industry 4.0. Instead, Industry 4.0 has given change a name. Federal and EU funding has sent an additional socio-political signal. External factors, such as energy change and price increases due to scarcity of resources, are providing further impetus. Aspects that have already been considered in BiSoftMES.Your Content Goes HereYour Content Goes Here