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Statista CompanyInsights Whitepaper Industry4.0
Industry 4.0
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1. Overview Introduction
Industry 4.0, also known as The Fourth Industrial Revolution, is revolutionizing the
The state of industry 4.0 and areas of manufacturing process by utilizing digital technologies to produce high-quality goods at
impact reduced costs. While automation in manufacturing has been around since the early 1970s,
recent advances in digital technologies are rapidly expanding the scope of disruption.
2. 3D printing Companies are reaping significant benefits such as lower costs, improved efficiencies,
increased yield, mass customization, and new revenue and business models.
Trend overview and leading companies This whitepaper focuses on three key technologies playing a central part in Industry 4.0:
additive manufacturing (3D printing), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). By examining
3. Robotics the leading companies within each field and how they leverage these technologies to
transform businesses, the whitepaper provides you with an overview of relevant market
players and a deeper understanding of the respective companies.
Trend overview and leading companies
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CHAPTER 01
Overview
• Areas of impact
Digital manufacturing is rapidly reducing costs & improving quality
Overview (1/3)
Industry 4.0 or The Fourth Industrial Revolution, a term initially published by the added connectivity to previously unconnected products. Even though Industry 4.0 is
German government during the Hannover Trade Fair in 2011, is quite simply the a global concept and encompasses the same technologies, there are subtle
use of digital technologies in the manufacturing process to produce higher-quality differences in how it is viewed in countries around the world.
goods at reduced costs. Even though developments in electronics and information
In the U.S., for example, Industry 4.0 refers to a more holistic digital evolution with
technology led to the automation of manufacturing processes in as early as the
many companies using the term digital supply network and includes all aspects of
1960s, it is only the recent advances in digital technologies that are beginning to
the value chain such as partners, suppliers, customers, the workforce, and
extend the scope of disruption.
operations. In Europe, however, where the term Industry 4.0 originated, it
The last decade has witnessed rapid advancements in technologies such as the essentially revolves around the application of these technologies in the factory.
Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, mobile, cloud computing,
Industry 4.0 also risks creating sharper inequalities between developing and
big data analytics, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and virtual and augmented
developed countries. Prior to the 19th century, a significant income disparity across
reality (VR/AR). These technologies, woven together by the massive proliferation of
countries did not exist. Today, according to estimates by the World Economic
big data and generated mostly by connected devices (IoT), are blurring the lines
Forum (WEF), the average gap in per-capita income between the developing and
between the physical, digital, and biological aspects of global production systems.
developed world is over US$40,000.
Companies are now experiencing major benefits in terms of lower costs, improved
efficiencies, increased yield, mass customization, and most importantly new
revenue and business models. For example, in addition to physical objects,
companies are now selling data and services, while technologies such as IoT have
+2.5%(2)
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20,300 20,600
19,600 19,700
18,500 18,900
18,200
17,100 17,600
16,600
15,800
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
7 Notes: (1) WBG member countries, seasonally adjusted figures (2) CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate / average growth rate per year, from 2012-2021
Sources: WorldBank
Disruption in product design, supply chain, and customer experience
Overview (3/3)
Even though the digitization of the manufacturing process involves various system. Digital technologies simply bring down the various siloed processes in
technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, and others, with each one marketing, product development, manufacturing, and distribution to create a
of them contributing substantially, it is only their coming together that can create completely integrated and transparent ecosystem consisting of elements such as
new capabilities never witnessed before. More importantly, the application of these autonomous logistics and smart procurement and warehousing.
technologies is not limited only to manufacturing or the supply chain but extends
• Customer experience: Data gathered through intelligent products and services
to business operations and ultimately revenue growth. The three main areas where
can be used to get a deeper understanding of customers in various areas, such
these technologies are expected to have the maximum impact include:
as personalized direct selling and marketing strategies and prompt and efficient
• Design and manufacturing: The use of technologies such as augmented and post-sales support.
virtual reality and additive manufacturing have resulted in faster and more
efficient designs through rapid prototyping. Sensors and wearables have added
connectivity to previously unconnected products, resulting in new business and
revenue models such as monetization of data. Finally, machine learning and
robotics have made the assembly process more efficient by enabling robots to
put items together with surgical precision while the software fixes errors on a
real time basis.
• Supply chain: Probably the most important element in the Industry 4.0 vision is
the evolution of the traditional supply chain to a connected, smart, and agile
3D printing
(additive manufacturing)
• Trend overview
• Leading companies
One of the primary requisites for making Industry 4.0 a reality is the emergence of
advanced techniques that can manufacture industrial products faster and more
precisely than traditional manufacturing processes. 3D printing is one such
technique that transforms a digital model of an object into a three-dimensional
physical item by adding printable materials, layer by layer, to its digital design. It
can be used to create complex geometrical patterns that are not possible with
traditional manufacturing methods, design and manufacture lighter components,
and assess various properties such as the density and stiffness of materials. This
technology has also gained popularity rapidly, as it involves less prototype
construction, fewer dies, and less post-processing.
The aerospace and defense industry is one that is experiencing large-scale use of
3D printing. Thales Group, a company based in France, started a global center of
expertise in additive manufacturing in Morocco in 2017. Boeing created its first 3D-
printed metal satellite antenna for the Israeli company Spacecom in 2019. Airbus
used the technology to manufacture the titanium 3D-printed bracket on an in-
series production A350 XWB commercial aircraft in 2017 and has since announced
plans to develop 3D-printed drones.
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Global additive manufacturing market in billion US$ Global unit shipments of 3D printers in millions
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2018 2027
11 Notes: (1) CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate / average growth rate per year
Revenue in Number of
Rank Company name Location Industry
billion US$(1) employees(2)
Electric Motors, Generators,
1. General Electric Co Boston, MA, U.S. 76.6 172,000
Transformers, Electricity Distribution
Computers, Peripheral Equipment &
2. Hp Palo Alta, CA, U.S. 63.0 58,000
Software
3. Dai Nippon Printing Tokyo, Japan Printing & Related Services 12.8 36,542
4. Amkor Technology Tempe, AZ, U.S. Electronic Components & Boards 7.1 31,300
Motor Vehicle Bodies, Trailers & Semi-
5. Lookers Timperley, UK 5.1 n/a
Trailers
6. Autodesk San Francisco, CA, U.S. Computer Programming 5.0 13,700
Medical or Dental Instruments &
7. Dentsply Sirona Charlotte, NC, U.S. 3.9 15,000
Supplies
8. Cal-Comp Electronics Bangkok, Thailand Computers & Peripheral Equipment 3.3 n/a
GE has invested over US$3 billion in 3D printing technologies and uses them in
many of its businesses, including jet engines, medical devices, and home appliance 121.6
parts. An example of their use is the company’s GEnx jet engine, which was -11%
manufactured using an advanced technique called direct metal laser melting. The
company has also launched a new business unit called GE Additive and acquired 95.2
majority stakes in 3D printing companies Concept Laser, Arcam, and Cobod
79.6
International. Moreover, the use of 3D printing to manufacture new gas turbine 74.2 76.6
engine parts in 2021 resulted in production cost savings of around 35%.
13 Notes: In scope because GE has developed / is developing their own 3D / additive manufacturing equipment and also uses 3D printing for their own manufacturing processes.
HP has developed Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), a 3D printing technology that enables the +2%
faster and more cost-effective production of functional parts for a range of 63.5 63.0
applications. Using a unique voxel-based approach, MJF can print parts with a 58.5 58.8
56.6
combination of properties such as color, texture, and functionality, which makes it
ideal for producing high-quality functional parts and end-use products. Leading
companies in the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries use this
technology to develop and deploy their 3D printing solutions.
14 Notes: In scope because they develop(ed) technology and parts for 3D printing.
Robotics
• Trend overview
• Leading companies
The use of AI and robotics in manufacturing can be traced back to 1954, when Worldwide installations of industrial robots in thousands
George Devol patented a design for a programmable mechanical arm. This
development was commercialized in 1961 by U.S.-based entrepreneur Joseph
Engelberger who created Unimate, an awkward machine used in General Motors’ 517
New Jersey assembly line.
Since then, AI has advanced rapidly and now lies at the very core of Industry 4.0 423
+12%(2) 400
391 394
and the smart factory. In fact, according to a 2016 study by MIT(1), teams made of
humans and robots collaborating efficiently can be 85% more productive than
teams made of either humans or robots alone. This assumed greater importance 304
during the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the need to create more resilient 254
supply chains and involve more humans in the manufacturing process. 221
166 178
Interestingly, developments in neural networks, more specifically deep learning, are 159
enabling robots to learn and adjust to novel situations without any human
intervention. AI has now automated many elements of the manufacturing process,
including some of those that require human cognitive capabilities. Based on human
ingenuity, learning, and adaptability, which cannot be replicated by machines,
human-robot collaborations are expected to be the future of manufacturing. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
16 Notes: (1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2) CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate / average growth rate per year
Sources: IFR
Self-learning robots are resulting in more autonomy
Robotics: Overview (2/2)
This self-learning ability of robots and the development of branches within AI such • Sealing: Sealing applications in various industries where it is difficult for any
as natural language processing (NLP), deep learning, and computer vision is already human to work in that environment.
playing a critical role in the smart factories being developed by many OEMs across
Interestingly, robots are no longer delivering benefits only for large corporations
industries. Some of the use cases include:
but are also being used for smaller businesses. A good example of this trend is
• Autonomous manufacturing: Recognizing equipment and parts and determining Skyline, a manufacturer of customized windows, which uses robots to automate
how each of them must be used without any human input. tasks such as cutting holes in metal and installing windows. This exemplifies how
inexpensive robots are becoming increasingly available to smaller companies and
• Error handling: Using pattern recognition to form best practices for error
are allowing individuals to start businesses in industries with large labor
handling. For example, an AI application spots a defect in a factory making
requirements.
aircraft equipment and feeds that data into a cloud computer. This results in the
removal of defective parts and leads to huge savings in recalls and repairs. According to estimates by The International Federation of Robotics, the operational
inventory of industrial robots across industries crossed the four million mark in
• Learning database: Creating a database of all faulty manufacturing processes
2022. This expected increase has resulted in fear-mongering and media hype on
and using the learning to optimize future tasks.
the potential loss of jobs to robots. However, this is not likely to occur in the case of
• Conversational technologies: Using NLP to create conversational technologies, automation. Automation has the potential to generate significant improvements in
especially useful for fully autonomous cars. a country’s GDP and also create more skilled jobs with higher pay.
• Drilling and fastening: Robot deployments in the form of automated drilling and
fastening machines in aerospace and defense.
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Sources: Control Engineering Europe; Forbes; The International Federation of Robotics; MIT Technology Review; Mckinsey
Top 8 companies within robotics by revenue
Robotics: Leading companies
Revenue in
Rank Company name Location Industry Employees(2)
billion US$(1)
1. Boeing Arlington, VA, U.S. Air & Spacecraft Machinery 66.6 156,000
3. Denso Kariya, Japan Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories 52.6 167,950
19 Notes: In scope because robotics is integral for their manufacturing processes. They also manufacture their own robotics technology.
20 Notes: In scope because ABB developed (automation) solutions for the robotics industry / for robotics. They are a robotics and machine automation suppliers.
• Trend overview
• Leading companies
When Kevin Ashton coined the term Internet of Things (IoT) in 1999, he ushered in Global IoT manufacturing spending in 2020
a new era in computational technology. Computers no longer needed to be 57%
programmed for each use case but could simply feed off the information being
given out by devices connected to each other through the internet. The use of this
technology gained momentum in the manufacturing industry and set the stage for
the next industrial revolution known as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Recent advances in connected devices through smart sensors that result in the real-
time exchange of data are probably the most important cog in the digitalization of
manufacturing. This is mainly because these sensors that connect various devices
across the value chain are responsible for the convergence of previously 22%
standalone production technologies.
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Sources: N/ASSCOM (India); MIT; Schneider Electric; Wall Street Journal; Plataine
Global IoT connected devices to surpass 75 billion by 2025
Internet of Things: Overview (2/2)
Even though the IoT is often presented as a novel technology, sensors have been in • Asset performance management: Wireless sensors, cloud connectivity, and data
use for over 15 years. It is only the recent drop in their prices, enhanced computing analytics will result in a more efficient real-time flow of information on the
power, advances in data connectivity in the cloud, and machine-to-machine working of connected machines and lead to accurate predictions of machine
communication that has stimulated their use in smart factories. Sensors fitted on breakdowns and thus aid predictive maintenance.
equipment provide accurate and timely information on each machine’s functions,
• Augmented operators: Even though there has been speculation on machines
thereby enabling managers to track metrics such as temperature and vibration.
making humans redundant in the smart factory, future employees are expected
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), IoT investment in production
to make use of IoT technologies to instead assume specialized roles, thereby
doubled from US$35 billion in 2016 to US$71 billion by the end of 2020, with three
making the manufacturing plants more user-centric and less machine-centric.
key functions driving investments: asset tracking, condition-based maintenance,
and robotics processing. In today’s production scenario, IoT systems have three key
uses:
• Smart enterprise control: IoT allows smart connected machines and connected
manufacturing components to be linked to a central computing system, which
results in efficient production and lower costs. However, since this process
requires an overhaul of the IT and operations technology systems, its large-scale
implementation is expected to only occur in the medium to long term.
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Revenue in
Rank Company name Location Industry Employees(2)
billion US$(1)
1. Robert Bosch GmbH Gerlingen, Germany Head Office Activities 87.2 402,614
3. Intel Corp. Santa Clara, CA, U.S. Electronic Components & Boards 63.1 131,900
8. Jabil St. Petersburg, FL, U.S. Electronic Components & Boards 33.5 250,000
Cisco provides a range of networking and communications solutions, including IoT +1%
technologies. The company's IoT solutions enable businesses to connect and 51.9 51.6
manage devices, exchange and control data, and simplify asset and facility 49.3 49.3 49.8
monitoring, among others. Cisco's IoT technologies comprise sensors, gateways,
and analytics capabilities, with which organizations can create intelligent, connected
systems. Leading companies such as Unilin Group and Nissan Motors have
implemented Cisco's IoT technology for production optimization and operational
efficiency.
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