Described as the fourth industrial revolution, 'Industry 4.0' is the fusion of the digital world and the world of industry, championed by the German government as the future of manufacturing. But what does it mean for New Zealand manufacturers and how should they be preparing for a new way of working? Dr Frank Wagner from the Queensland University of Technology, is looking at specific sector opportunities for manufacturing SME's in Australia and New Zealand.
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