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Artificial Intelligence ( AI )
Securely cemented into the building block of industry 4.0 adoption , artificial intelligence ( AI ) is a frequent driving force of many innovations in the manufacturing space including robotics , predictive maintenance , digital twins and inventory management .
The concept of AI itself dates back to 1951 ; Christopher Strachey developed the earliest successful application of the technology which ran on the Ferranti Mark I computer .
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Additive Manufacturing ( 3D Printing )
Additive Manufacturing ( 3D Printing ), a technology that shouldn ’ t be undervalued . Additive Manufacturing can often be perceived as a buzzword in the industry , “ but if we dissect where additive manufacturing is being used today , it becomes more clear as to where the technology plays ” - Andreas Langfeld , President EMEA , Stratasys .
As organisations shift away from keeping large amounts of inventory , and closer to customisation and localised supply chains , the flexibility , cost savings and efficiency gained from additive manufacturing is increasing in its appeal for manufacturers .