Manufacturing Technology, Industrial 4.0

Connected machines

May 19, 2022

Connected machines
A connected machine ecosystem comprises industrial assets interlinked via software and intelligent technologies, to drive smarter and more agile decisions.

Industry 4.0, a revolution driven by advancements in technology, integrates physical operations with smart digital technologies (such as AI, industrial IoT, blockchain, connectivity infrastructure, etc.) to create a more holistic, interconnected, and a cyber-physical system for manufacturers. A connected ecosystem, which enables industrial IoT (IIoT), acts as a building block for manufacturers in realizing the Industry 4.0 benefits.

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Pendragon PLC

Pendragon PLC is the leading independent operator of franchised motor car dealerships in the UK, operating over 220 locations nationwide. Evans Halshaw is the UK's leading volume car, van and truck retailer, working with many of the world's leading car manufacturers across 130 locations, including Ford, Citroen, DS, Renault, Vauxhall, Dacia, Nissan, DAF, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot and SEAT.

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Pendragon PLC

Pendragon PLC is the leading independent operator of franchised motor car dealerships in the UK, operating over 220 locations nationwide. Evans Halshaw is the UK's leading volume car, van and truck retailer, working with many of the world's leading car manufacturers across 130 locations, including Ford, Citroen, DS, Renault, Vauxhall, Dacia, Nissan, DAF, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot and SEAT.

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