Summary

Congratulations – you have completed the last leg of this book’s journey. Well done! You should now understand Industry 4.0. You should also be able to explain the key technologies of Industry 4.0, which include (IoT), AI, robotics, cloud computing, AR, and VR. You have also learned the benefits of Industry 4.0, the steps for building a smart factory, and the benefits of a 5G-enabled smart factory. The last section, Connecting your PLC or machine data to the cloud, explained an important component (IIoT gateway) that’s required to connect PLC data, sensors, and actuators to the cloud.

Thank you for taking the time to read this book. I hope that the information provided has helped you gain new skills in the field of industrial automation or improved your industrial automation skills. Effort has been made to make this book hands-on and practical enough. I advise you to download the necessary software as instructed, install it, and follow the steps as...