Behind labels in the international debate such as “autonomics” and “advanced
manufacturing” hides the attempt to accelerate the digitalisation of production. In Germany …

Behind labels like “smart manufacturing” and “advanced manufacturing”, hides the attempt
to accelerate the digitalisation of production. In Germany, the future of manufacturing is …

German government and companies claim the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution,
based on the internet of things and a new generation of flexible robots and assistance …

technischen, organisatorischen und sozialen Bedingungen von Arbeitsprozessen ist, kommt
im Rahmen der 4. Industriellen Revolution eine umfassende Bedeutung zu.(Dombrowski & …

Abstract The term “Industry 4.0” was first introduced in Germany in 2011. It refers to digitising
industrial production. The concept outlines the vision of a smart factory, which is …

Es ist immer so eine Sache, einen aktuellen Hype-Begriff aufzunehmen und ihn zum Titel
eines Herausgeberwerkes zu machen. Im Rest der Welt spricht man in der jeweiligen …

Since industrial trade fair Hannover Messe 2011, the term “Industrie 4.0” has ignited a vision
of a new Industrial Revolution and has been inspiring a lively, ongoing debate among the …

From a critical perspective, Industry 4.0 risks being no more than the latest in the long line of
technological predictions based on exaggerated claims. It risks drawing corporate decision …

» Industry 4.0 is the vital question of Germany's manufacturing industry,«says Joe Kaeser,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Siemens AG. Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the …

This paper summarizes considerations and preliminary research results on the
consequences of the progressive use of digital technologies in industrial work. The focus is …