EP 216 - Emerging Technologies for a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing

In this episode, we spoke with Jan Burian , Head of Industry Insights at Trask , about the future of manufacturing, sustainability, and the role of emerging technologies. With a background in consulting at IDC, EY, and Deloitte , Jan shares insights on key trends like automation, AI, and digital twins, and how Europe's manufacturing sector can stay competitive by accelerating innovation and adapting to material and workforce challenges. Key Insights: • Automation and AI are reshaping manufacturing – The integration of automation and AI is crucial for maintaining efficiency, especially as skilled labor shortages grow in Europe. • The power of data foundations – Successful adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies depends on strong data governance, breaking down silos, and ensuring interoperability between systems. • Hyperautomation and digital twins – End-to-end automation and digital twins are enabling smarter production processes, reducing waste, and improving sustainability. • Material innovation and sustainability – Lightweight and recyclable materials are key to making manufacturing more sustainable and cost-effective, particularly in Europe, where resource availability is limited. • Industry 4.0's evolving path – Many companies initially overestimated the benefits of Industry 4.0. Now, organizations are refocusing on foundational elements like data management before scaling advanced use cases. IoT ONE database : Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP) :

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EP 216 - Emerging Technologies for a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing is an episode from Industrial IoT Spotlight by IoT ONE.

This episode is 29:49 long.

This episode was published on Mar 14, 2025.

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