Webinar

Enabling Manufacturing in the Digital Era

Low-Code Application Platforms have a huge role to play in the Industry 4.0 revolution in manufacturing sector. While Low-Code Development Platforms (LCDPs) do not directly act as an Industry 4.0 Pillar, it plays a huge role in enabling 4.0 pillars like “System Integration” and “Cloud Computing”.

Industry 4.0 Evolution

Manufacturing industry has transformed into what we see today through a multi-phased evolution that doesn’t stop here… The journey started with Industry 1.0 back in the 18th century when machine based production was introduced to the world. Water and steam powered machines were developed that helped workers in mass production.

Then came Industry 2.0 when machines running on electrical energy were introduced in the beginning of 20th century. Compared to steam-powered machines, electrical machines were more efficient to operate and maintain – both in terms of costs and efforts. Industry 3.0 was spurred by advances in Electronics industry during last few decades of 20th century, when transistors and ICs came into the game. The era also saw huge advancements in IT and Software solutions for the manufacturing industry.

Today with Industry 4.0, we have Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) that enable Machine-To-Machine (M2M) communication. The boom in internet and telecommunication have taken manufacturing sector to heights that were never seen before. We have systems that can continuously monitor, detect and even predict failure.

Along with IoT and Augmented Reality, Industry 4.0 also demands powerful, sleek and highly customizable digital solutions that can seamlessly embrace the existing digital assets of an organization. It should have AI and ML capabilities to analyse data and recommend actions. The digital solutions should be developed and enabled at a very high pace to align with the needs of fluctuating markets and business dynamics.

In this webinar, you get an insight on how Low Code Application Developments platforms help factories in rapid, yet structured digitalization. While core manufacturing processes are already digital through ERP or CRM systems, the peripheral manual processes that contribute to almost 50% of total business process in the manufacturing sector gets rapidly automated with a Low-Code platform. They also integrate neatly with independent data silos created by the core automation, there by creating a connected digital landscape in factories.