can be gained in each of the processes, it is only through a fully integrated manufacturing systems approach that fully uses the IoT, analytics, and digital data that the complete manufacturing value chain can be configured for optimal performance. This self-directing factory runs on shared data and it is always fully transparent. This makes it possible to optimize the workflow globally while continuing to drive productivity gains on a silo-by-silo basis. As new opportunities to break bottlenecks and accelerate throughput begin to emerge, the uplifting effect on profitability can be dramatic.
Getting Started Many of the component parts are now available, transforming the smart factories of tomorrow into the reality of today. Systems are available from man- ufacturers that leverage the Industry 4.0 approach and offer significant improvements to the manu- facturing process, where strength is gained from having the complete approach across all manufac- turing areas.
WHAT TO EXPECT
In 2017 The leveraging of technology to drive autonomous printing.
For the Next Few Years
Adoption across the industry of technologies that underpin Industry 4.0 across the companies independent of their size.
For Five Years and Beyond Full adoption of Industry 4.0 principles with intelligent factories that print autonomously and dynamically price their product based on the load and capabilities.
The communications industry is one that is at the forefront of embracing this approach to its business operations. Exploiting these systems for business allows increased throughput and productivity to drive profitability. Companies that embrace this will see a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace today and in the coming years.
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INTERTECH TM
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS Call for Entries
For 39 years, the InterTech™ awards have honored technologies predicted to have a major impact on the graphic communications industry. Will your work be honored this year?
Open to manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and software involved in any aspect of graphic communications operations. To be honored with an InterTech™ award, a technology must be recognized by the judging panel to meet the following criteria:
• Be truly innovative, not just an evolutionary improvement to an existing product
• Enabling printers to operate more efficiently or offer new products or services
• Commercially available, yet not in widespread use For more information about the InterTech™ awards, visit
www.printing.org/intertech
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