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class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Drivers such as digital technology, sustainability and the need to meet customer demands are making manufacturing smarter and greener</div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-single-element-text clearfix single-element-text" id="single-element-text-1969"> <div class="text-block-header" style="text-align:left;"> <h2 class="text-block-title condensed" style="font-size:35px;" id="article-header-id-1969-smart-manufacturing"> Smart manufacturing </h1> </div> <div class="text-block-content" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Smart manufacturing covers the whole value chain and life cycle of a product, from concept and design to production, delivery and eventual recycling, as well as real-time integration of user or consumer input and feedback. It is about agile, adaptive and intelligent processes. </p> <p>The ultimate goal is to interconnect every step of the manufacturing process. Factories are organizing unprecedented technical systems integration across domains, hierarchy, geographic boundaries, value chains and life cycle phases. This integration will only be a success if the technology is supported by global consensus-based international standards.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-single-element-text clearfix single-element-text" id="single-element-text-1971"> <div class="text-block-header" style="text-align:left;"> <h2 class="text-block-title condensed" style="font-size:35px;" id="article-header-id-1971-the-fourth-industrial-revolution"> The fourth industrial revolution </h1> </div> <div class="text-block-content" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p class="MsoNormal">Industry 4.0, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, is the current and developing environment of smart factories, in which every step of the manufacturing process is interconnected. Machines equipped with machine learning algorithms communicate with one another and make decisions based on data from an array of sensors. <o:p></o:p>Technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), AI and 3D printing all impact the way we produce, trade, live and communicate.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Digital transformation in the manufacturing sector would not be possible without international standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability so that new technologies can be seamlessly adopted. International standards are helping manufacturers to develop their products and services in a more efficient, safer and sustainable way. Many companies, consortia and other industry bodies are actively involved in standardization work.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c627bcf91f79c5c627bcf91f7d" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-grey"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c62972dc17bfc5c62972dc17c2" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-6 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-module-promote-resource-wrapper block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-promote-resource clearfix"> <div class="module-promote-resource-image"> <img class="b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-09/content/media/image/iec_wp_factory_of_the_future_en_lr-cover.jpg?itok=muuc0c6I" alt="iec_wp_factory_of_the_future_en_lr-cover.jpg"> </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content"> <h3 class="module-promote-resource-content-title">Factory of the future</h3> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-description"> How will humans and machines communicate with each other? Will our work environment adapt to our needs?<br /> <br /> In the factory of the future humans will have to come to terms with the increasing complexity of processes, machines and components. This will require new operating concepts for optimized human-machine interaction. </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/basecamp/factory-future'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c62972dc17bfc5c62983234cd4" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/manufacturing/3d-printing' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/crop_image_free/private/2019-10/content/media/image/3dprinterbg.jpg?h=4a11393e&itok=Tqw5jABu"> <span role="img" aria-label="3d printer"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">3D printing</h3> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more 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target="_blank">IEC Technical Committee (TC) 65</a>: Industrial process measurement, control and automation develops the <a href="https://webstore.iec.ch/searchform&q=62443" target="_blank">IEC 62443</a> series of standards, a comprehensive set of guidelines that can be implemented in any operational environment, including smart factories and critical infrastructure such as power plants and transport networks.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text-link-container" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="item-link iec-read-more"> <a href="/cyber-security" class="hvr-icon-forward"> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i></a> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c627bcf91f79c5c627bcf91f7d" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 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condensed" id="article-header-id-1970-standardization-is-of-crucial-importance-as-more-companies-around-the-world-adopt-smart-processes-industry-40-requires-an-unprecedented-integration-of-systems-across-domains-hierarchical-boundaries-and-lifecycle-phases"> Standardization is of crucial importance, as more companies around the world adopt smart processes. Industry 4.0 requires an unprecedented integration of systems across domains, hierarchical boundaries and lifecycle phases. </h2> </div> <div class="text-block-content" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>For this reason, the IEC places a strong emphasis on systems work.  </p> <p>The IEC Standardization Management Board (<a href="https://www.iec.ch/smb" tabindex="-1" target="_blank">SMB</a>) has set up a systems committee for smart manufacturing (<a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:186:12337560271937::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:22328," tabindex="-1" target="_blank">SyC SM</a>) with the aim of providing coordination and advice, as well as to harmonize and advance smart manufacturing activities in the IEC, other SDOs and consortia.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-detail-and-more-informati clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--detail-and-more-information paragraph--view-mode--default detail-and-more-information-wrapper "> <div class="iec-custom-paragraph"> <div class=""> <div class="block-title-subtitle-wrap left"> <div class="block-subtitle">Syc SM enhances collaboration between the different IEC technical committees that are active in smart manufacturing:</div> </div> <div class="auto-flex-rows-wrap"> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1222,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 3 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Information structures and elements, identification and marking principles, documentation and graphical symbols</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1229,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 17 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>High-voltage switchgear and controlgear</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1293,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 22 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Power electronic systems and equipment</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1302,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 44 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Safety of machinery - Electrotechnical aspects</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1250,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 65 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Industrial‑process measurement, control and automation</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1265,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 77 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Electromagnetic compatibility</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1314,25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 111 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID:10607" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">TC 121 <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>Switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies for low voltage</p> </div> </div> <div class="detail-and-more-information-item"> <div class="item-link"><a href="https://www.iec.ch/emc/iec_emc/iec_emc_players_cispr.htm" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank">CISPR <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a></div> <div class="item-description"><p>International special committee on radio interference </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c5969093f7c5c1c5969093fa" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-white"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c59445539e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-single-element-text clearfix single-element-text" id="single-element-text-1978"> <div class="text-block-content" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>The Joint Technical Committee (JTC) 1 for Information technology, created by the IEC and ISO</h3> <p>Also develops relevant standards through its subcommittees, among them:  </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text-link-container" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="item-link iec-read-more"> <a href="https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103%3A186%3A8291327451650%3A%3A%3A%3AFSP_ORG_ID%2CFSP_LANG_ID%3A22328%2C25" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank" > More about SyC SM <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c59496e323" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103%3A7%3A0%3A%3A%3A%3AFSP_ORG_ID%3A3401' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/crop_free_ratio_2/private/2019-11/content/media/image/cyber_security_cover.jpg?h=b7236652&itok=Ppy40A6b"> <span role="img" aria-label="security"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 - 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