Industry 4.0 Blog

The chemical industry is facing a decisive decade. With the arrival of 2026, the sector will undergo a transformation marked by digitalization, intelligent automation and increasingly demanding regulatory compliance.

Industry is experiencing a new phase of the industrial revolution. After years of advances focused on automation, data and efficiency, manufacturing companies are now facing a paradigm shift: Industry 5.0. This new model does not replace Industry 4.0, but rather extends it, incorporating a more human, sustainable and resilient approach.

Digital strategy has become a critical pillar for industrial companies that want to remain competitive. However, in many organizations, digital transformation remains at the theoretical level.

The manufacturing industry is at an inflection point. As we approach 2026, technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced automation, etc. are redefining how we produce, innovate and compete.

COOs drive investment in automation, real-time data and Industry 4.0. But here is the inconvenient truth that consulting firms avoid mentioning: more than half of digitisation projects fail, not because of the technology, but because of a lack of human adoption.

The sustainable textile industry has become a global imperative. Regulatory pressure, consumer demands and sustainability objectives mean that factories must evolve towards more efficient digital models.

Industrial digitisation is advancing rapidly, but so are the threats. Every year, cyber-attacks on companies increase, especially in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, food and logistics, where the convergence between IT and OT systems expands the attack surface.

Smart packaging is revolutionising the way companies manage traceability in the supply chain, reduce waste and improve the customer experience. Unlike traditional packaging, smart packaging integrates sensors, QR codes, RFID or even blockchain, becoming strategic assets within Industry 4.0.

The integration of CAD, ERP and document management is one of the pillars of the digital factory. In many industrial companies, design, administrative management and technical documentation work in silos or watertight compartments, leading to data duplication, errors, delays and cost overruns.

The food industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by technologies such as Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT). The need to ensure food safety, supply chain transparency, and consumer confidence has never been higher.