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Four Ways Industry 4.0 Technology Is Improving Construction Sites
Industry 4.0 innovations that can reshape construction to be safer and more productive include artificial intelligence, "Internet of Things," wearables and robotics, and additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D/modular/prefab.
By Emily Newton
November 17, 2021
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by Emily Newton
Emily Newton has more than four years’ experience writing industrial topics for the construction, manufacturing and supply chain industries.
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