Reconsidering Automation and Industry 4.0 for Medtech Manufacturing—MPO Videobites
Ethan Bruyn of Medbio provides an explanation as to why and how automation and Industry 4.0 are addressing challenges faced by manufacturers.
03.22.22
Companies were
already beginning to
change their tune on
the use of
automation within a
medical device
manufacturing
facility pre-COVID.
Fast-forward to the
issues faced during
the pandemic
through today
and companies are
not just evaluating,
but actively seeking
alternatives to
address a labor
shortage and
increasing product
demand.
Sharing his thoughts
on these factors and
their relationship
to the growth in
interest in
automation and
Industry 4.0, Ethan
Bruyn, manufacturing
technology leader at
Medb
io, took time to
answer a couple
questions on the
topic. In this
Q&A, he speaks
to changing
attitudes with
regard to automation
in medical device
manufacturing, as
well as how Industry
4.0 has altered
processes and
production within
facilities.
