Mark WatsonDataIndustry 4.0 and the Big Data ChallengeEnabled by communications and sensor technology, global manufacturing is on the verge of what some are calling the fourth Industrial Revolution—or Industry 4.0. Before we all get excited about how this will change our lives, there are some major challenges to address.February 11, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAnalyticsHow Does an Information Digital Twin Democratize Industrial Data?Sean Gregerson, VP of asset management at Aveva, explains Information Digital Twins, data democratization and what it means for industrial use of operations data; and why the gap between collected data and analyzed data remains so large at most companies.AnalyticsHow Self-Service Analytics Aid Continuous ImprovementPlant MaintenanceAn Alternative to On-Site Service TechniciansRoboticsExplosive Robot Growth Expected, New DIY Robot Tech EmergesSponsor ContentTiM1xx 2D LIDAR Sensors