(Molex: Lisle, IL) -- Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announces the results of a global survey of Industry 4.0 manufacturing stakeholders driving advancements in robotics, complex machines, and device or control systems. The findings reflect steady progress in the development of Industry 4.0 initiatives across the industrial automation ecosystem, including smart automation, connectivity, and analytics that add efficiency and intelligence throughout the manufacturing life cycle.

“It’s gratifying to see widespread Industry 4.0 progress, as the fourth industrial revolution is pivotal to fulfilling the promises of digital manufacturing,” says John Newkirk, vice president and general manager, Industrial Solutions, Molex. “Ensuring success requires a pragmatic approach, organizational alignment, and secure connectivity solutions that drive operational efficiency while boosting manufacturing flexibility and reducing costs.”

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