Written by Andy Maskell, Product Manager- Safety, I/O & Networks
There has been a huge amount of activity throughout industry recently about the next 
industrial revolution : INDUSTRY 4.0 – The 4th Industrial Revolution.
This has generated endless buzz words and a marketing frenzy which we now see expanding daily. It has caused excitement and a lot of confusion at the same time. It has been driven by the demand for free information flow, efficiency and the inevitable merging of IT and automation among many other factors that industry demands.
There are many definitions provided from many sources.
My take on this is that it is simply everything connected, the free flow of information and smarter ways of achieving it. It is a concept that manufacturers have embraced the world over to provide products that fit this same description.
Phoenix Contact is no exception. We are ready for the revolution!
Our products have evolved to match these requirements and we can help you understand and implement them into your projects. Discuss your applications with us and we will be able to offer years of knowledge and know how whilst helping you select the right products to get the job done.
We can offer support through the whole spectrum of your project from DIN rail terminals through to complex automation.
For more information, contact Andy Maskell on 07584 235440 or email amaskell@phoenixcontact.com
