The automation of automotive production stands as a prime example of how legacy systems such as traditional assembly lines that use robots for no more than assembly and welding, have much to gain by aspiring to reach the ultra-efficiency of Industry 4.0. While automotive automation may not be shooting rockets into space, it is now viewed by many as the next frontier for cost efficiency in manufacturing and controls engineering.

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Industrial Automation (AI) is at an inflection point. Organizations around the world are well on the way to implementing the technologies that allow them to realize the promise of Industry 4.0. Indeed, the recent State of Industry 4.0 Survey conducted by Molex, determined that 87% of respondents are excited about the transformative power of Industry 4.0 over the next decade. But how do organizations develop smart ways to leverage these advancements as machines leap forward in intelligence and capability?