DIMOFAC mapped on
Gaps and challenges that should still be addressed in future work

Main challenges identified are:

• Training the existing workforce to use the new technologies
• Support the start-up stages to overcome initial reluctance due to lack of knowledge and too many aspects to integrate, so that industrials does not know how to start
• Reassure and support manufacturers to better embrace innovative Industry 4.0 technologies through test-before-invest approach
• Creating positive image about the manufacturing industry in the new generation so that they are open to join manufacturing domain
• Use of standardisation and healthy collaborations