Implementation of 'Industry 4.0' by application of robots and digital technologies in production processes in China

A strategic plan called 'High-Tech Strategy 2020' in the Germany is continued, with an emphasis on scientific technological development which promotes the 'Industry 4.0' reform and modernization of production in all industries by introducing digital technologies and depends on a range of new and innovative technological achievements. Technologically advanced countries such as USA, UK, Japan, Sweden and others have also accepted and introduced digital technologies to manufacturing processes with the aim of creating intelligent automation or intelligent factories of future. China is confronted with a rally from ASEAN and Central Asia, which have cheap labor force by lowering export demand from China to the EU and USA, as shown by the 'Global Innovation Index 2015 Report'. The Government of China as a Response to 'Industry 4.0' provides the 'Made in China 2025' strategy, promoting the link between information technology and industrial production by introducing optimization of manufacturing processes, enhancing the innovation capability in the industry including ICT, industrial and service robots, high technology tools, new materials, etc. The results of Implication 'Industry 4.0' are visible in the automotive industry, where China is the first in the world on the application of industrial robots and manufactured automobiles. Implementing the adopted strategy China creates new opportunities for a successful, innovative and creative economy, from 'Great Industrial Economy' to 'Powerful Industrial Economy'