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Humans vs. machines – who will manage the factory of the future?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Pascal Kriesche

“Industry 4.0 is the vital question of Germany’s manufacturing industry” [1] states Joe Kaeser, CEO of Siemens AG, Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company. Siemens’ Amberg plant became playground and showcase for the factory of the future. What will be the long-term implications?

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Humans vs. machines – who will manage the factory of the future?