Merkur Industrie 4.0

This book provides an overview of important areas related to Industry 4.0. Production processes are becoming more dynamic, efficient, and technologically complex due to Industry 4.0. We are on the brink of a development that will change not only our usual ways of working but also how we live and communicate with one another in unprecedented ways. The curricula already include many competencies and content necessary for future professional challenges in the field of Industry 4.0. This book offers points of connection, for example, in the area of digitalization and networking of the value chain throughout the entire product lifecycle. It aims to provide the reader with expertise on the historical foundations and technical changes, as well as valuable information on economic and social impacts.