The era of digitalisation got a firm hold in developed countries as well as in developing countries. It is not just about sensors or tracking devices trying to interact with each other. The technology Is not limited to just warehouses.
But expanded to different sectors and technological fields. The key technologies are from predictive analytics to cyber chain or blockchain technologies.
The key technologies in digitalisation activities are:-
- Sensors and RFIDs.
- Communication Interface & Standards.
- 5G Cloud-based storage and service models.
- Virtual reality
- Predictive analytics
- Product life management software
- Mobile/Tablet/Watch
- Visualization tools.
- Crowdsourcing
- Additive manufacturing techniques
- Advanced Robotics
- MES software
- Cybersecurity & digital trust
- Blockchain
The key advanced manufacturing technologies in the U.S., China, and Europe are:-
- Predictive analytics
- Smart, connected products (IoT)
- Advanced materials
- Digital design, simulation, and Integration
- High-performance computing
- Advanced robotics
- 3D printing technology
In my opinion, digital design, simulation, predictive analytics, and IoT will be a demanding career and era. The technologies are no doubt valuable and helpful to understand the product in a more profitable manner. The technologies also add a futuristic and a 3-Dimensional character to their present prototypes.
Source:- Statista (In-depth Industry 4.0)