Rational use of resources and savings with operational expenses are some of the pillars of the so-called sustainability 4.0. This concept, which is one of the arms of Industry 4.0, aims to boost production chains by combining high performance, environmental comfort, and budget stability. In this content, we will show you how to fit into this context and which investments have a guaranteed return!
What does Industry and Sustainability 4.0 mean?
We know that Industry 4.0 marks an important era of technological advances in humanity. Sustainability 4.0 emerges as a key concept in this new era, because from smarter processes it is also possible to generate less environmental impact. This is why these concepts are fully associated.
Especially in industrial activities, promoting sustainability 4.0 is a duty for managers, considering that this segment is one of the most responsible for pollution rates that lead to the imbalance of ecosystems. Throughout the content, we will talk about sustainable solutions capable of containing this problem.
What are its impacts and benefits?
The main impact of sustainability 4.0 is the promotion of a more intelligent production chain, that is, one that operates at high performance without generating environmental nuisances and without wasting resources, such as electricity.
The benefits of this process include an environmentally friendly industry, a preserved budget, and a high quality of life in the corporate environment. After all, a sustainable production line is also healthier for employees, who will naturally perform better.
Is it possible for every industry to be part of sustainability 4.0?
Yes, as long as the industry invests in the right solutions to combine high performance and environmentally friendly processes. Not surprisingly, many factories are undergoing retrofit processes that lead to the general reconfiguration of the work environment, including intelligent lighting and ventilation systems. Another important measure is the replacement of old equipment with more economical and sustainable versions.
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How is the Industry 4.0 market in Brazil?
Industry 4.0 in Brazil is increasingly consolidating around pillars such as energy efficiency and pollutant emission control. This is possible thanks to investments in sustainable solutions that operate at zero energy cost and favor a healthier production line.
The intention is always to give maximum efficiency to the processes, in order to make them more agile and economical. Other technological advances, such as artificial intelligence devices and the Internet of Things are also prominent in this scenario, allowing, for example, a factory to remotely control lighting flows in the workplace.
How important is sustainability in the industry?
We have seen that the importance of sustainability 4.0 is directly related to the industry's progress in terms of performance, productivity, and market positioning. Today, factories that do not use technological advances to optimize production chains tend to suffer serious consequences from the point of view of yield and profitability, and lose ground to the competition.
In addition, working in a sustainable way is very important in relation to Workplace Safety, because this is a way to set up a healthier and more pleasant corporate environment. Another considerable aspect is the valuation of the brand in the market. Seals such as LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) certification can be obtained as the industry attests its investments in sustainable solutions.
This demarcates not only the social responsibility present behind the production chains, but also the efficiency of the industry in conducting its processes, which is advantageous for the managers, employees, and the entire surrounding community.
How can the MB Group help make your industry more sustainable?
Throughout the content, we have cited investments in intelligent lighting and natural ventilation systems as one of the champion practices when it comes to sustainability 4.0. The natural ventilation blinds, for example, work from intelligent technology that takes advantage of a free and infinite resource - the air - to bring thermal comfort and respiratory health to the shed.
The shutters can also be used in conjunction with industrial louvers, in order to enhance the effects of natural ventilation. Thus, the air that enters through the louvers renews the current in the internal environment while the suspended particles, such as dust and toxic gases, are eliminated by the cover in the exhaustion process that occurs at the entrances and exits of the louver.
The daylighting systems follow this same sustainable trend, effectively lighting the industrial warehouse without consuming energy. Linear domes represent the most innovative in this sense, and can also be integrated with an intelligent center that dims the intensity of the LEDs according to the natural light that enters through the structure of the domes.
With these solutions, the industry can reduce electricity consumption to the maximum, also improving visual comfort in the workplace so that employees feel increasingly more willing and productive. This is a commitment from the MB Group, which for 20 years has been a reference in natural lighting and ventilation systems for the industry. Get to know our complete catalog of intelligent solutions and elevate your factory to a more modern and sustainable level!
