Smart manufacturing, sometimes referred to as Industry 4.0, heralds a new age of responsive supply networks and tailored products and services made possible by advanced technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), analytics, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced materials, and augmented reality. Through the use of these and other interconnected technologies, Industry 4.0 strives to marry the digital world with physical action to enable better manufacturing through such concepts as the digital twin. To safeguard the Industry 4.0 information flow data integrity and reliability, provision of proper Cyber Security is essential.
Source: https://deloitte.wsj.com/cio/2018/02/27/cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-smart-manufacturing/