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Acting as a bridge between the analogue and digital worlds, integrated circuits (ICs) are crucial to any “smart” process, where real life conditions need to be interpreted to trigger the appropriate digital response. While standard ICs are available, those looking to gain a competitive edge should consider an application specific IC, or ASIC. Here, Richard Mount, director of sales at ASIC design and supply company Swindon Silicon Systems, puts forward the case for ASICs in Industry 4.0 applications.


advancing the digitisation and connectivity of all functional areas is the key growth goal over the next three years for 24 per cent of manufacturing executives. Realising this involves connecting everything within a factory - every aspect from the top floor to the shop floor - in a virtual ecosystem of sensors and automated workflows.


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WHY DO YOU NEED AN ASIC FOR INDUSTRY 4.0?


Summer 2023 UKManufacturing


he concept of Industry 4.0 has been around for over a decade, but it still remains a top priority for manufacturing leaders. According to KPMG's Global Manufacturing Prospects 2022 report,


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