Abu Dhabi index to boost shift to Industry 4.0

Abu Dhabi authorities have launched a new index to guide and facilitate “private sector players’ transition to Industry 4.0 technologies, applications, and methods”, it was announced yesterday.

The Abu Dhabi Smart Manufacturing Index, launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), empowers manufacturers with the necessary knowledge and training to initiate an Industry 4.0 transformation journey and scale up with speed and quality.

It breaks down sophisticated concepts into six building blocks to provide a clear and easy-to-follow roadmap.

The process starts by evaluating a production facility’s current state, followed by ways to raise readiness levels, proposed steps necessary for transforming their facilities, and identifying optimal production solutions to help reap gains of shifting to advanced manufacturing.

Mohammad Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of ADDED, said: “The Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy has ushered in a new era, not only for the manufacturing sector, but for the whole economic landscape in the region.