Industry 4.0 in welding – myth or reality?

Innovation

Industry 4.0 in welding – myth or reality?

9. oktober 2022

Industry 4.0 refers to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. What does it mean, and how does it fit into the conservative world of welding?  Can the intelligence of a welding machine truly bring additional value to an organization and benefit welders as well?

Vesa Tiilikka

Vesa Tiilikka
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Vesa Tiilikka

Product Manager, Software at Kemppi Oy.

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