The Use of Digital Factory Technologies in Slovenian Manufacturing Companies

Abstract

This paper deals with the use of advanced manufacturing technologies in Slovenian manufacturing companies in the light of Industry 4.0. The main objective of the paper is to determine the adoption of specific advanced manufacturing technologies, such as digital factory technologies, 3D manufacturing technologies and use of specific types of robots. At the same time, we present a possible Industry 4.0 readiness index and assess Industry 4.0 readiness of Slovenian manufacturing companies. Results are based on a sample of 118 Slovenian manufacturing companies, whose data were obtained through the 2018/19 European Manufacturing Survey edition. The results are presented with the use of descriptive statistics. Results show that the use of specific advanced manufacturing technologies in Slovenian manufacturing companies is quite diverse and that Industry 4.0 readiness increases.