STRATEGIC SCENARIOS FOR THE TRANSITION FROM INDUSTRY 4.0 TO INDUSTRY 5.0 IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN EUROPE

Gabriel SÎRBU, Adrian Ciprian FIRU, George DRĂGHICI

Abstract


In the current geopolitical and technological context, the adoption of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) principles in the European automotive industry, especially in the segments with small production runs, has been delayed due to economic, technical, and structural barriers. In the coming years, the European Commission's strategy defines the transition to Industry 5.0 (I5.0), focused on sustainability and the integration of humans into the industrial cycle, based on the I4.0 infrastructure. In this context, the problem of ensuring the successful transition from I4.0 to I5.0 and of defining, adapting, and implementing the design and production methodologies necessary for this transition arises. At the same time, in China, the implementation of the "Made in China 2025" (MIC2025) strategy has allowed the development of its industrial model based on the adoption of advanced technologies. The global success of MIC2025 calls into question the industrial model of the European Union (EU). The article analyzes the current context, compares industrial models, describes the barriers to implementing the European strategy, and analyzes new opportunities and perspectives for bridging the technological gap necessary for the successful adoption of I5.0 principles.

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