Industrial Automation

Embracing the fourth industrial revolution

With over 20 billion connected devices expected to be in use by 2025, the technologies at the heart of Industry 4.0 will impact everything and everyone.

We have a proven track record of supporting companies working at the forefront of technologies in Industrial Automation such as:

Robotics
Sensors
3D printing
AI/Machine Learning

“As a leading technology company, we need instant answers to who’s doing what. Cipher helps us navigate complex patent landscapes.

Lucy Wojcik, Head of IP, Ocado

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Building a Taxonomy for Industrial Automation

A Taxonomy for patented technologies in Industrial Automation could include the following:

3D Printing
Control Systems and connectivity
Digital Factory
Motors and Drives
Robotics
Sensor Technology

To find out more about what classifiers could be included in an Industrial Automation Taxonomy download our example below

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Example of an Industrial Automation Taxonomy

Industrial Automation

Types of classifiers in an Industrial Automation Taxonomy include:

3D Printing
Control Systems and connectivity
Motors and Drives
Robotics

Insights and Events

Machine Vision

Machine vision plays a major role in robotics and automated manufacturing processes. Investment in the space is seen through the increased level of patent activity over the last decade. Find out who the key players are by accessing this complimentary patent landscape.

Collaborative Robotics

See how the patent activity of collaborative robotics has changed over time and how this technology might allow us to return to workspaces sooner than we thought.

Digital Twin

See how the patent activity of the digital twin has changed over time.

Swarm Robotics

See which robotics technology area is leading with the most patent activity over time.

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Find out how Cipher can build your taxonomy using classifiers:

Matching to your view of the patent landscape
Your own taxonomy is accurate, fast and repeatable
It’s easy to use, saves time and reduces costs.

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