Industry 5.0 is ushering in an era of intelligent manufacturing, in which humans and machines collaborate within a smart factory setting.

Just as you grasp one smart manufacturing strategy, another methodology emerges to push the boundaries of knowledge further.

This has proved to be the case with Industry 4.0, where technologies such as sensors, wireless communication, and data analytics have boosted the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing processes. Industry 4.0 has been a hot topic for several years now and has helped drive increased digitalisation in industrial markets.

But technology never stands still. That explains the emergence of Industry 5.0 - a human-centric and more rounded version of previous approaches, with a far stronger emphasis on the collaborative link between humans and machines. According to its proponents, Industry 5.0 promises improved flexibility, a better work environment, and more sustainable operations. This potential for positive change makes Industry 5.0 an exciting prospect - in theory, at least.