Stateâs Manufacturing 4.0 plan outlines new strategies for remaining competitive
BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF Friday, February 12, 2021 3:26 PM Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Innovation Council, have unveiled the state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan, which officials described as a road map to help Iowa manufacturers remain globally competitive through a fourth industrial revolution that emphasizes automation and smart technology.
“The state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan recognizes that Iowa’s manufacturing sector supplies global markets with everything from food products to aerospace electronics,” Reynolds said in a news release. “To maintain our leadership role, Iowa businesses are already thinking outside the box to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the 21st century economy. This roadmap will outline new strategies to support their efforts and ensure Iowa’s future prosperity is widespread,