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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, represents the convergence of physical, digital, and virtual systems, driven by advancements in cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). It is characterized by the integration of advanced technologies such as digital twins, artificial intelligence, high-speed wireless networks, cloud and edge computing, and virtualization technologies like augmented reality.
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Events and Webinars

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  • 14 September 2026 - 19 September 2026

    IMTS 2026

    IMTS 2026 will be held Sept. 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago. 
    Location: Chicago
  • 06 February 2026

    Open, Software Defined Automation: Digital Continuity (Part 4)

    In this webinar, learn how Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert, along with AVEVA tools, enables a continuous, vendor-neutral data flow across the entire plant lifecycle.
    Location: Virtual
  • 09 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

    ARC Industry Leadership Forum 2026

    The 30th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum will take place Feb. 9-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
    Location: Renaissance Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Florida
  • Leveraging Innovation- Practical Implementations of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
    09 August 2021

    Leveraging Innovation- Practical Implementations of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing

    This webinar goes over some practical implementations of the digital transformation realizing the value proposition of a smart factory. Mitsubishi Electric is proud to sponsor this webinar and provide you with the guidebook of practical implementations, including the basics necessary to achieve information integration; implementation strategies; and some real live example solutions that demonstrate small companies and how they benefit from automating their facilities.
    Location: Virtual
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