The concept of “maintenance” dates back thousands of years, but most people today see maintenance as inextricably intertwined with technology. As automation increases and we march toward a new era that’s been dubbed Industry 4.0 , many people worry about the impact technology will have on industrial jobs . As the developer of mobile maintenance software designed specifically for field technicians, I’m particularly focused on how software systems and applications will evolve to elevate the blue collar workforce in the foreseeable future.
One of the most exciting components of the Industry 4.0 revolution is the promise of cloud-connected IoT devices that facilitate remote monitoring and control of critical manufacturing equipment, thereby reducing downtime and saving organizations an enormous amount of time and money while minimizing the risk assumed by field technicians. However, IoT implementation remains extremely limited in industrial settings, and many question when and how it will finally become status quo.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2019/10/01/industry-4-0-how-iot-will-inspire-a-new-era-of-maintenance-technology/#45623e436e7b
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