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@article{188672,
        author = {Nikhil Mohanrao Ekotkhane and Yogesh Ashok Paliwal and Pravin Ambadas Sapane},
        title = {Industry 4.0: Revolutionising Manufacturing through Digital Transformation - Challenges and Opportunities},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2603-2606},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188672},
        abstract = {The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is transforming the manufacturing landscape through digital transformation, enabling companies to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities associated with Industry 4.0, with a particular focus on its potential to revolutionize manufacturing. By examining the key technologies, benefits, and challenges of Industry 4.0, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its implications for manufacturers, policymakers, and society as a whole. Industry 4.0 is driven by the convergence of digital and physical systems, enabled by technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Additive Manufacturing (AM). The benefits of Industry 4.0 include improved efficiency and productivity, enhanced product quality and customization, reduced costs and waste, and increased flexibility and agility. However, implementing Industry 4.0 technologies requires significant investment in hardware, software, and training, which can be a barrier for some organizations. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of Industry 4.0, its benefits, challenges, and opportunities, and highlights the need for careful planning, investment, and collaboration to fully realize its potential},
        keywords = {Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Additive Manufacturing (AM), Sustainability, Efficiency, Productivity.},
        month = {December},
        }