Factors of Smart Production Processes Modernization

Abstract

Industrial revolutions started in the 18th century and at the moment we are living in the stage of IVth revolution which idea is to connect robotic systems together so they could work with help of each other and human impact would not be needed anymore. At the moment, when consumption around the world is big and changes in market can turn rapidly anytime, factories should think of modernization to stay competitive in this fast changing lifestyle. Companies must use their resources as productive as they can, so digitization and modernization is one of the most important ways to reach this aim. However, clever choices during modernization are very important. To do that, 7 factors are described in this article and case study of metal processing factory is presented.