Industry 5.0: Adding Human Touch to Sustainable Manufacturing
August 8
5min read
While digitalization of manufacturing is the focus of Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 tries to incorporate its opposite. Instead of machination, the goal of Industry 5.0 is to strike a balance between cognitive computing and human intellect. The main components that become the backbones of Industry 5.0 are human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience.
Redefining Humans’ Roles in Manufacturing Digitalization
The shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 started with the realization that technology is unable to totally replace humans. Robots can easily manage repetitive tasks consistently and precisely, but they cannot address intricate issues and solve problems. Meanwhile, the manufacturing industry depends on human intuition in making judgments to ensure a correct system function.
With Industry 5.0, manufacturers are to recognize the importance of people as their most valuable asset. It demands manufacturers to put human needs and interests as part of the production process.
In Industry 5.0, technology is used to tend to human and industry needs. The plan to incorporate powerful machines with the intelligence of expert-trained workers is believed to make manufacturers produce more effectively and sustainably.
Sustainable Manufacturing for A Resilient Industry
Being environmentally conscious is a big challenge, and Industry 5.0 is to take on it. Enforcing the circular processes that demand industries to reduce, reuse, and recycle natural resources is a must. Industries should also begin to reduce energy consumption and shift to using renewable energy.
One of the industries that have started implementing sustainability is Paint and Coating. Previously, they used Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to solidify the paint and prevent it from spoiling. As recent studies pointed to the health risk and carbon emissions produced by VOC, the industry has started to reduce and eliminate the use of VOC in paint.
The other industry which also got a head-start is Agriculture. Through Smart Farming, farmers can rely on automation to precisely calculate inputs and outlays instead of using manual labor. The smart irrigation system and hydrogen balloons can help farmers reduce costs and application time.
The Personal Care and Aroma industry follows suit with the Skin Minimalism. It alters the consumers approach toward skincare products that results in less packaging waste and opting for multifunctional products. In response, brands and ingredient suppliers are reducing the number of ingredients used in the products.
Moreover, using sustainable energy can strengthen production and supply chain robustness. As a result, industries will be more resilient to disruption and can maintain critical infrastructure during a crisis.
Shifting to Industry 5.0 will not be a short journey. It complements the previous plan of digitalization from Industry 4.0 by adding human touch as well as putting the well-being of humans and the planet at the core of production processes. With proper research and innovation, industries can be flexible and adaptable in facing geopolitical shifts or natural emergencies.
While digitalization of manufacturing is the focus of Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 tries to incorporate its opposite. Instead of machination, the goal of Industry 5.0 is to strike a balance between cognitive computing and human intellect. The main components that become the backbones of Industry 5.0 are human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience.
Redefining Humans’ Roles in Manufacturing Digitalization
The shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 started with the realization that technology is unable to totally replace humans. Robots can easily manage repetitive tasks consistently and precisely, but they cannot address intricate issues and solve problems. Meanwhile, the manufacturing industry depends on human intuition in making judgments to ensure a correct system function.
With Industry 5.0, manufacturers are to recognize the importance of people as their most valuable asset. It demands manufacturers to put human needs and interests as part of the production process.
In Industry 5.0, technology is used to tend to human and industry needs. The plan to incorporate powerful machines with the intelligence of expert-trained workers is believed to make manufacturers produce more effectively and sustainably.
Sustainable Manufacturing for A Resilient Industry
Being environmentally conscious is a big challenge, and Industry 5.0 is to take on it. Enforcing the circular processes that demand industries to reduce, reuse, and recycle natural resources is a must. Industries should also begin to reduce energy consumption and shift to using renewable energy.
One of the industries that have started implementing sustainability is Paint and Coating. Previously, they used Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to solidify the paint and prevent it from spoiling. As recent studies pointed to the health risk and carbon emissions produced by VOC, the industry has started to reduce and eliminate the use of VOC in paint.
The other industry which also got a head-start is Agriculture. Through Smart Farming, farmers can rely on automation to precisely calculate inputs and outlays instead of using manual labor. The smart irrigation system and hydrogen balloons can help farmers reduce costs and application time.
The Personal Care and Aroma industry follows suit with the Skin Minimalism. It alters the consumers approach toward skincare products that results in less packaging waste and opting for multifunctional products. In response, brands and ingredient suppliers are reducing the number of ingredients used in the products.
Moreover, using sustainable energy can strengthen production and supply chain robustness. As a result, industries will be more resilient to disruption and can maintain critical infrastructure during a crisis.
Shifting to Industry 5.0 will not be a short journey. It complements the previous plan of digitalization from Industry 4.0 by adding human touch as well as putting the well-being of humans and the planet at the core of production processes. With proper research and innovation, industries can be flexible and adaptable in facing geopolitical shifts or natural emergencies.