Industry 4.0 (Fourth industrial revolution).

Industry 4.0, often referred to as the "fourth industrial revolution," is a term used to describe the combination of several major innovations in digital technology that are transforming the energy and manufacturing sectors in the twenty-first century. Industry 4.0 is bringing about major changes in industry and the way things are made. Innovations such as advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital fabrication (3D printing), smartphones, and self-driving cars are combining to change the way factories and businesses operate. Industry 4.0 is being spurred by the move toward digitization and the development of smart factories, which will change the way manufacturing is done.