Covid Could Speed Industry 4.0 Transformation
With the aviation industry facing upheavals due to the Covid pandemic, many companies are taking the opportunity to introduce digitization.
As part of its Industry 4.0 digital transformation, engine maker Pratt & Whitney launched a connected factory pilot project at Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions in Singapore. The program expects to improve order fulfillment time up to 30 percent, reduce machine idle time up to 30 percent and reduce energy consumption by up to 10 percent. (Photo: Pratt & Whitney)
As part of its Industry 4.0 digital transformation, engine maker Pratt & Whitney launched a connected factory pilot project at Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions in Singapore. The program expects to improve order fulfillment time up to 30 percent, reduce machine idle time up to 30 percent and reduce energy consumption by up to 10 percent. (Photo: Pratt & Whitney)

For the aviation industry, the Covid pandemic has taken place in the midst of what some refer to as Industry 4.0: the ongoing transformation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices combined with the latest smart technology.