Industry 4.0 in welding – myth or reality?

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Industry 4.0 in welding – myth or reality?

9 octobre 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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