Industry 4.0 fact check: Where do we stand today?

Sometimes, a year in review can be just as exciting as the preview. Looking back I discovered that all of the key topics I listed in my last year Industry 4.0 review are as relevant today as they were then. Today, I want to invite you to join me as I look back at the Industry 4.0 year 2016 and take a look ahead to what will shape the world of Industry 4.0 in 2017. Note: I have deliberately left out tech trends such as RFID, augmented reality, gesture control, 3D printing, and miniaturization. According to recent studies, many of the big industrial enterprises are developing Industry 4.0 platforms.