Industry 5.0: The New Industrial and Cultural Revolution
Human-centricity, Sustainability, and Resilience. These are the hot topics identified by the European Union for the development of Industry 5.0, the new frontier of technological evolution that puts the well-being of individuals, society, and the Planet at the forefront. But what distinguishes this new phase from the previous Industry 4.0?
From Automation to Human-Machine Collaboration
The concept of Industry 5.0 builds on the principles of Industry 4.0 but shifts the focus from automation to collaboration between humans and machines. This new approach focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics into production processes. Safety remains an absolute priority, and the adoption of rigorous standards such as those provided by the EN ISO 10218-2 is essential to ensure that human-machine interactions occur in a protected environment.
The Collaborative Industry
With the advent of this new paradigm, technology is conceived not only as a tool that generates economic value but also social, environmental, and cultural value. Technology must be put at the service of humans and not vice versa. In two words: Collaborative Industry, a business model where humans and machines work together, leveraging their respective capabilities to achieve better results than they could separately.
The advantages of Industry 5.0
The advantages of adopting Industry 5.0 align with its core values:
- Mass customization: the ability to produce tailored quality goods while optimizing production efficiency
- Environmental sustainability: factories become more eco-friendly thanks to reduced energy consumption and the use of alternative energy sources.
- Improvement of work quality: automation of repetitive tasks frees workers for more skilled and creative tasks.
Circular Economy and Sustainability
The factory of the future will be smarter and will leverage technological innovation and circular economy to create a cutting-edge ecosystem with low environmental impact. At Satech, we apply a circular and responsible approach, especially in terms of sustainability. We reduce, reuse, and recycle materials to extend their life cycle and minimize waste. For example, more than 70% of the steel we use comes from recycled raw materials.
How to Access Funding and Tax Incentives
Investment in advanced technologies is often incentivized by various governments. Incentives may include, for example, tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and grants. To access them, it is necessary to:
- Assess technological needs and areas for improvement within your business
- Plan investments in detail
- Explore funding opportunities and identify those most suitable for your situation
- Submit applications in compliance with the specific procedures and timelines provided by the calls
- Properly manage funded projects, ensuring compliance with required objectives and requirements.
The support of local entities or expert consultants can be helpful to navigate the available incentives that vary based on geographical and regulatory context.
What We Have Envisioned for You: the Satech Revolution
Industry 5.0 redefines Industrial Safety standards, requiring that even Perimeter Guards are adapted to the new market needs.
Our new Product Range represents a strategic investment. In addition to being ergonomic, having a reduced number of components, and being easy to assemble, our Solutions are scalable and cross-modular: the components of the Mix&Match Systems, for example, can be easily "combined" to ensure greater versatility, customization possibilities, and reusability in case of layout changes. Moreover, the adoption of 70% recycled raw material in our production fully responds to the concept of environmental responsibility, which has always been close to our hearts.
To get a quote, you can ask your machinery suppliers, industrial automation and robotics integrators, or contact us directly.
The future of the Manufacturing Sector has already begun
To stay competitive and keep up with the times, it is the ideal moment to invest in Industry 5.0 technology, adding Value to your production facilities.
