What is the role of a technologist?

The technologist is the team leader, and his duties include research, analysing, designing,
conducting studies, resolving problems, interpreting situations, evaluating situations,
developing prototypes and guiding the technicians

Why do you want to be professional technologist by MBOT?

MBOT recognises technologists and technicians as professions which will be able to show
the prestigious side of technology, together with Technical and Vocational Education and
Training (TVET), which are important elements that will help weather the Industrial
Revolution 4.0 and drive the National Transformation 2050

Is a technologist the same as an engineer?

Engineers are designers and technologists are builders. The primary responsibility of an
engineer is to develop solutions and concepts and the technologist turns the concept into an
actual item. Engineers have more theoretical responsibilities while technologists have more
practical responsibilities.

Can a technologist become an engineer?

Engineering technologists often assist engineers but after years of experience, they can
also become engineers. Like engineers, areas where engineering technologists can work
include product design (including improvement), fabrication and testing.

What is the difference between professional engineer and engineering technologist?

“A Professional Engineer would be expected to take ownership of these areas,
whereas technologists may focus on specific industry-based technical expertise. This
degree helps three-year qualified engineers to develop a broader range of competencies.”

What is graduate technologist?

Graduate Technologists is an entry level registration in MBOT for candidates with a
Bachelor Degree or higher in the related technology and technical Fields recognized
by the Board.

What does TS stand for in Malaysia?

Professional Technologists
Professional Technologists (Ts.) and Certified Technicians (Tc.)

What is difference between technician and technologist?

A technician does technical stuff, a technologist does technological stuff… the clues
are in the name. Basically put, a technician does not usually have to understand most of the
science behind whatever he/she is doing, but just need to know the method.

Is engineering technologist an engineer?

Engineering technologists have similar training to engineers, but with a focus on
practical applications. Engineers design things, and then engineering technologists build
them. They also design the processes and systems involved in producing or manufacturing
the final product.

What motivates you to have a career in technology?

Whatever it is called, solving problems is at the core of why so many smart and committed
professionals work in the technology sector. Opportunities to tackle a complex challenge and
fix an “impossible” problem with critical thinking skills are intrinsically satisfying to the tech
professional.20 Apr 2017

What excites you about the technology industry?

Whatever route you take, a career in technology is a fulfilling and fascinating one.
Technology professionals develop cutting-edge products and solutions that entertain
us, improve the environment, keep us connected and save lives.

How do you motivate a technology team?

1. Help Them See The Big Picture. Make sure they always see the big picture: Where
we are going, what is the value we provide and how we impact people's online
behaviors. ...
2. Show That You Trust Them. ...
3. Switch Roles Occasionally. ...
4. Challenge Them Constantly. ...
5. Provide Learning Opportunities. ...
6. Tech Team Talks.

What does IR 4.0 stand for?

Industry 4.0 refers to a new phase in the Industrial Revolution that focuses heavily on
interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data.

Who is the Malaysian Industry 4.0 drivers?

MIDA and Intel Malaysia continue initiative in driving Malaysia towards Industry 4.0.

What is IR 4.0 in engineering?

IR 4.0 is the conversion of computer and automation into cyber-physical system,
significant to a combination between real world and virtual world in operations based on
information and communication technology (Geissbauer et al., 2014).

What is Industry 4.0 also called?

We are now in the fourth industrial revolution, also referred to as Industry 4.0.
Characterized by increasing automation and the employment of smart machines and smart
factories, informed data helps to produce goods more efficiently and productively across the
value chain.

How does IR 4 affect work?

Industry 4.0, especially when coupled with machine learning and artificial intelligence, will
substantially change conditions for workers: “Many jobs will disappear while we will gain
a lot of new jobs, and many repetitive tasks will shift from manual labour to
automation.

What do you understand with IR 4.0 and why IR 4.0 is important for us recently?
Put as simply as possible, Industry 4.0 represents the next wave of technology driving
efficiency across operations. Failing to adopt technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
will cause organizations to fall behind, as their operations will not be digitized enough to
match competitors.

Is Malaysia On Right Track IR 4?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of the National Policy on Industry
4.0 (INDUSTRY4WRD) and the formulation of the Fourth Industrial Masterplan have put
Malaysia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the right track in embracing IR 4.0.18
Jul 2019

When did Industrial Revolution 4.0 start?

2011
Industry 4.0 originated in 2011 from a project in the high-tech strategy of the German
government, which promotes the computerization of manufacturing. Actually, the term
“Industry 4.0” was publicly introduced in the same year at the Hannover Fair.25 Jan 2021

Which industry branches are suitable for Industry 4.0 Development?

Which industry branches are suitable for industry 4.0 development? a) Industry 4.0 is in first
instance an enrichment for the service industry. b) Industrie 4.0 can be used in all industrial
contexts where processes need to be more intelligent. c) Especially in the automotive and
agricultural sector.

How can Industry 4.0 help your company achieve value innovation?
Industry 4.0 helps companies achieve value innovation by reducing or increasing certain
aspects of their business.
...
 Total transparency between alternative business processes, variable locations,
departments, software solutions, machines, etc.
 Holistic factory monitoring capabilities.
 Mobile application.


What are Industry 4.0 products?

Industry 4.0 Technologies

 The internet of things (IoT)
 The industrial internet of things (IIoT)
 Cyber-physical systems (CPS)
 Smart manufacture.
 Smart factories.
 Cloud computing.
 Cognitive computing.
 Artificial intelligence.

What are the challenges for Malaysia to implement Industrial Revolution 4.0 in the
nearest time?
Issues and Challenges Faced by Malaysia

Shortage of the necessary skills, talents and knowledge for adopting Industry 4.0,
especially in areas like AI, IoT, robotics, cybersecurity, and many others. Higher adoption
costs and a longer payback period for the 4IR processes and technologies.27 Nov 2020

What are the benefits of Fourth Industrial Revolution?

In the case of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the advantages are evident: increased
productivity, efficiency and quality in processes, greater safety for workers by reducing jobs
in dangerous environments, enhanced decision making with data-based tools, improved
competitiveness by developing customised products that ...

MBOT gives professional recognition to tech experts

MAY 15, 2017
TECHNOLOGISTS and technicians now have a clearer path towards gaining
recognition through membership registration with the Malaysia Board of
Technologists (MBOT). MBOT recognises technologists and technicians as
professions which will be able to show the prestigious side of technology,
together with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), which are
important elements that will help weather the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and drive
the National Transformation 2050 (TN50).

Industrial Revolution 4.0 is the meeting point of technology between the physical
and virtual world.

This revolution has also raised concerns that human labour might soon be
replaced by technology.

According to a World Economic Forum report, 5.1 million jobs will be lost due to
disruption in the job market.
Come 2020, 60% out of the 1.5 million jobs would require skilled workers.

As such, the TVET empowerment will be focused on helping to sustain the needs
of the job market, which will require an even more highly skilled workforce.

In line with the government’s plan to develop and strengthen TVET to ensure
Malaysia is able to produce highly skilled workers, the government, through
Budget 2017, has allocated a total of RM4.6bil to focus on TVET institutions.

To meet the Industrial Revolution 4.0, one must also be willing to take on other
roles apart from carrying out their existing duties.

Lifelong education and skill strengthening is the key to surviving in the current
and future employment landscape.

Today, one’s ability to change and progress no longer depend solely on his field
of work.

Instead, with technology, anyone can make a change and innovate.

Based on that premise, technologists play an important role in innovation.

Recognition of technologists and technicians as well as highly skilled workers will

encourage them to be more innovative and productive in planning and driving
TN50 for generations to come.

MBOT, launched by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri

Wilfred Madius Tangau on Nov 17 last year, has opened membership registration
for technologists and technicians in two entry level categories – Graduate
Technologist for Bachelor degree holders in Technology and Qualified Technician
for diploma and skill certificate holders.

Technologists and technicians who register with MBOT will have the opportunity
to be recognised as a Professional Technologist or Certified Technician according
to their expertise. Up till April 26, a total of 2,158 members were registered
through the MBOT online system.

In mutual agreement

On April 13, MBOT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Touch ‘n

Go to supply MBOT membership cards with Touch ‘n Go features to 250,000
future MBOT members.

The MoU signing between MBOT president Tan Sri Dr Ts. Ahmad Zaidee Laidin
and Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Zainal Abidin Putih was witnessed by
Madius at MBOT’s new office at Ayer@8 in Putrajaya.
The MBOT membership cards with Touch ‘n Go features offer value-added
services to members in addition to the latest technology and user-friendly
electronic transaction features.

The Touch ‘n Go card can be used for payment transactions at toll plazas, public
transports and commercial premises with Touch n’ Go terminals.

Graduates with certificate, diploma bachelor’s degree in technology and

technical fields are eligible to apply as a Graduate Technologist or Qualified
Technician, and later, they can earn the title of Professional Technologist (Ts. or
P.Tech) and Certified Technician (Tc. or C.Tech).

PERBINCANGAN MBOT DAN MITS

FEB 10, 2022
10 FEBRUARI 2022 - YBhg. Datuk Ts. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir, Presiden
Lembaga Teknologis Malaysia (MBOT) telah mengadakan perbincangan bersama
YBhg. Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Halimah Badioze Zaman, Presiden Malaysian
Information Technology Society (MITS) secara atas talian hari ini.

Mesyuarat tersebut telah membincangkan cadangan pembangunan 'Community

of Practice (COP)' dalam bidang teknologi maklumat dan pengkomputeran. Ia
merupakan satu platform kepada Teknologis dan Juruteknik untuk berkongsi
mengenai amalan terbaik (best practise) yang dilaksanakan dalam industri.

Uplifting The Profession of Technologists and Technicians

Functions of MBOT

 Recognition of Profesional Technologists and Certified Technicians as

professionals;
 Registration of Professional Technologists, Graduate Technologists,
Certified Technicians and Qualified Technicians;
 Professional development and training programmes;
 Assessment of technology and technical programmes;
 To regulate the conduct and ethics of the technologist and technician
profession.

Benefit
Recognition & Acceptance

 Individual designation of Ts./P.Tech. or Tc./C.Tech. for peers and industrial

acceptance

Talent Mobility

 More opportunity for professionals from every level of technology field

Lifelong Learning

 MBOT adopt CPD hours which will encourage professional to attend

professional courses & it can be done directly through TEP members

Technology Fora & Programs

 Regular fora & programs which will be conducted by MBOT and TEP for
each technology field

Some tips for the interview on what to know :

1. Read up on ACT 768

2. Familiarize yourself with OSHA acts in Malaysia

3. Understand the scope/difference between engineers and technologists

4. Read up on MBOTs Code of Ethics

5. Know the functions of MBOT

6. Know your JD/CV well (don't lie/cheat/bloat)

7. Know your motivation to be a P.Tech

8. Understand the concepts and issues with regards to Industry 4.0

9. Know key challenges, issues, hot topics about the discipline you are applying
for.

Motivating Tech Professionals

Tech Professionals Require Motivational Management

Patrick B. Ropella, Ropella & Associates03.28.08

Does your organization have a proactive employee retention strategy? Do you

offer competitive compensation, performance-based incentives and quality of life
benefits? Does your HR department solicit employee feedback and strive to
make your firm “a great place to work?”
That’s all well and good. But it’s not enough. There’s something...or rather,
someone you may have overlooked—and that someone is your technical staff.
Engineers, scientists and IT professionals are not your average employees. They
operate under a different set of rules, experiences and motivational factors—
distinct from operations, sales, marketing, finance and other professional and
administrative personnel.

Technology workers require particular attention because they are vital to your
company’s current and future competitiveness. Process improvement, product
innovation and business intelligence are all driven by people with technical
backgrounds. Organizational consultant Gerald Ledford in his article, “How to
Keep Me–Retaining Technical Professionals,” states “in many companies, science
and technology has eclipsed marketing, finance and even sales as the critical
employee segment.”

If you’re relying on the same retention programs that you use for everyone else,
you may find your most valued employees heading for the exits. According to
Ledford, “These [technical] professionals can create the franchise for company
growth and are increasingly sought after by established corporations or pre-IPO
start-ups.” With the current talent shortages in the global chemical and allied
industries, you can be assured that your competitors are aggressively courting
your technical talent. Are you providing enough of an incentive to keep them?

You may ask, “So what if we lose a few tech pros. What’s the big deal?”

Well, consider the following issues, each of which is its own big deal:

Replacement cost.
Replacing a technology worker isn’t cheap. Factor in the costs of recruiting,
training, business interruption and, most critically, knowledge loss, and the hard
dollar costs of replacement are substantial. When evaluating retention
strategies, it can be very helpful to estimate replacement costs in order to
determine an appropriate budget for retention initiatives. For instance, industry
experts estimate the cost of replacing the average engineer at around $200,000.

Market cost.
High turnover in technical and scientific staff can have a potentially devastating
impact on your company’s competitiveness and standing as a market leader. No
one wants to join a sinking ship, and if attrition becomes significant, word will get
out. At that point, attracting top-tier replacement talent will be far more
difficult…and costly.
Knowledge transfer.
When a technology worker walks out the door, odds are they’re walking into a
competitor’s office. While you may have non-competes and non-disclosures in
place, the practical reality is that some (or potentially a significant amount) of
competitive intelligence gets transferred.

Loss of innovation.
The most significant cost of losing technology professionals is the impact it can
have on R&D and innovative thinking. Failing to remain competitive in terms of
product development and the exploitation of process improvements can be
damaging to profits at best and fatal to your organization at worst. According to
Ledford, “Technological and scientific advances are coming to market more
quickly, and the company that misses the window loses the pricing and profit
premium available to market leaders.”

Keep ’Em Happy

So, how do you keep technology workers happy? In 2006, the global
organizational and leadership consulting firm, BlessingWhite, conducted an
extensive study and produced a report entitled, Leading Technical Professionals,
which provides valuable insight into who these individuals are, how they operate,
and what motivates them.

While it can be dangerous to generalize about a group as diverse as engineers,

scientists, and IT professionals, here are a few of the most commonly desired
career traits from the BlessingWhite study along with related strategies for
improving job satisfaction.

Autonomy

Technology workers crave independence. They want significant control over their
project content, work conditions, and pace at which they work. Not surprisingly,
they don’t appreciate supervisors who micromanage, and they appreciate being
trusted by those they work for and with.

Manager’s Course of Action:

Resist the temptation to control project details. Focus on what gets done, not
how it’s done. Provide very precise direction in terms of project objectives,
constraints, milestones and timelines. Be clear about what you expect in terms
of performance and anticipated results. Offer support and require reporting
processes to be followed, but resist the temptation to over-manage the work
process.

Achievement

Technical professionals are motivated by challenge. They like their skills tested.
They take pride in their ability to solve problems. And they are often very driven,
even obsessive, in their efforts to prove the value of their skills and intellect.
Many technical professionals also want to have a sense that their work is
meaningful. They want to know that their efforts are making a positive impact on
the organization, their specific field of expertise, the chemical industry as a
whole, and even to the greater good of humanity.

Manager’s Course of Action:

Challenge knowledge workers. Provide tough projects that may be beyond a
team’s current skills, and set appropriate (i.e., realistic) deadlines. Help people to
appreciate the impact of their work by providing context to their projects. And
offer direct praise and recognition for each individual’s efforts and successful
results. At the same time, you must empower your technical staff to succeed by
ensuring they have adequate resources and freedom from bureaucracy to focus
on their work. Otherwise, you may become perceived as the quintessential
manager from the Dilbert comic strip!

Keeping Current

Knowledge workers are motivated by learning. They view constant training as

essential and feel a strong need to stay current on the latest trends and
innovations in their field.

Obsolescence is unacceptable—and a real threat to their careers.

Manager’s Course of Action:

Provide formal and informal opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing.
This can include classroom education, industry conferences, participation in
technical associations and even time to surf the latest blog posts. And don’t scoff
when people ask to experiment with new ideas or technologies. Keep an open
mind, and allow them to satisfy the creative, innovative and inventive sides of
their imagination.
Professional Identification

The BlessingWhite study found that “technical professionals tend to identify with
their fields of interest or their profession first, and their organization second.”
This can be a problem when an individual’s professional goals are not in line with
the objectives or mission of the manager or organization.

Manager’s Course of Action:

Create technical peer groups within your company that provide an internal
resource for knowledge sharing and skill development. By building a “technical
community” within your organization, you demonstrate your commitment to the
professional development of technology workers in your organization while
simultaneously reducing opportunities for unplanned attrition.

Manage Better, Reduce Turnover

While wages and benefits certainly make a difference, they should not be the
core of your strategy to retain technology workers. Instead, focus on creating a
great technical work environment, including the previous tactics for providing
autonomy, achievement and career development.

Finally, don’t neglect the impact of management on retention. In our experience,

the single greatest factor driving attrition (in all areas, not just technology) is
poor or ineffective management. In terms of managing technical professionals,
the BlessingWhite study offered the following recommendations:
• Be leaders of people, not managers of projects.
• Understand what makes technical professionals tick.
• Be just enough of an expert to lead, not to do.
• Increase their influence outside of their team or department.

Industry 4.0: which technologies will mark the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

#business #society #R&D

Industry 4.0 is the origin of a new revolution — the much-hailed Fourth Industrial Revolution
— a fusion of leading-edge production techniques and smart systems that integrate with
organisations and people. Come with us on a journey through the technologies driving this
process and its accelerating advance.

The impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will be broader reaching and faster than
any of its predecessors.

We all studied the First Industrial Revolution at school. In which the steam engine patented
by James Watt in 1769 played an important role. The one that meant the transition from an
agricultural economy to an industrial one. The First Industrial Revolution, in short, was the
most revolutionary economic, technological and social transformation the world had
ever seen. More than two centuries later, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is causing an
even bigger stir.

WHAT IS THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?

The concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution was coined in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the
founder of the World Economic Forum, in a book of the same name. So where better to find
a good definition than within its pages? "The Fourth Industrial Revolution creates a world
in which virtual and physical systems of manufacturing cooperate with each other in a
flexible way at the global level". The Fourth Industrial Revolution, however, is not only
about smart and connected machines and systems. Its scope is much wider. Occurring
simultaneously are waves of further breakthroughs in areas ranging from gene sequencing
to nanotechnology, from renewable energies to quantum computing. It is the fusion of these
technologies and their interaction across the physical, digital and biological domains that
make the Fourth Industrial Revolution fundamentally different from previous revolutions.

HOW DID THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ARISE?

To analyse how we have reached the Fourth Industrial Revolution it is a good idea to look
back at the previous three industrial revolutions, how they changed our lives and the world
when they occurred. Let's take a quick look at:
  First Industrial Revolution. It occurred at the end of the 18th century, in 1784,
when steam was harnessed for mechanical production. The invention of the first
mechanised loom was a watershed.

 Second Industrial Revolution. In 1870, mass production powered by electricity was

first introduced. The assembly line was invented and the industrial sector speeded up
exponentially.

 Third Industrial Revolution. In 1969, advances in computing led to machine

programming, which opened the door to progressive automation.

Around 2014, the industry experienced another "about turn" with the appearance of smart
factories and online production management. Returning to Schwab and his book The Fourth
Industrial Revolution, the German economist foresaw what was to come: "We are at the
beginning of a revolution that is fundamentally changing the way we live, work, and relate to
one another". In its scale, scope and complexity, what I consider to be the Fourth
Industrial Revolution is unlike anything humankind has experienced before. And this is
for three reasons about which the experts agree: Its speed, scope and unprecedented
impact.
Industrial revolutions throughout history.

SEE INFOGRAPHIC: Industrial revolutions throughout history [PDF]External link,

opens in new window.

EFFECTS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE FOURTH TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION

All revolutions have benefits and drawbacks, challenges and opportunities, uncertainties and
certainties. In the case of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the advantages are evident:
increased productivity, efficiency and quality in processes, greater safety for workers by
reducing jobs in dangerous environments, enhanced decision making with data-based
tools, improved competitiveness by developing customised products that satisfy
consumers' needs, etc.

As far as the drawbacks are concerned, the experts point to many: the dizzying speed of
change and the need to adapt, burgeoning cyber risks that force us to ramp
up cybersecurity, high dependence on technology and the so-called digital gap, lack of
qualified staff, etc. Regarding the latter, it is worth remembering that the deep impact of
Industry 4.0 on employment is one of the biggest challenges for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution. At the start of the process, a McKinsey Global report confirmed that up to 800
million jobs will have disappeared by 2030 as a result of automation. However, this may also
be an opportunity, because, as novel technologies emerge, so will new professions that will
create millions of jobs in new sectors.

TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Artificial Intelligence is set to be one of the key technologies in the sweeping transformation
of the economy, society and the labour market. Consultant Michael Page adds other basic
aspects of smart industry, which we have summarised below:

Internet of things

Internet of things technology, which is designed to establish a connection between the

physical and digital worlds, has revolutionised numerous sectors. In fact, billions of devices
are already interconnected and more and more devices are becoming smart.

Cobots

Robotics is constantly evolving and the cobots, specially designed to interact physically with
humans in collaborative environments, will be key to industry. Among other things, they
optimise production and save employees from doing monotonous and dangerous tasks.
 Augmented reality and virtual reality

Augmented reality and virtual reality, technologies that combine the real world and the digital
world using computer science, enrich the visual experience of both users and consumers by
generating immersive experiences.

Big data

Information is power. The full-blown Fourth Industrial Revolution will allow us to change data
into information. Big data allows massive data management and interpretation for business
purposes, which is particularly relevant when devising business strategies or making
decisions.

3D and 4D printing

These days we have the means to develop prototypes — or products for sale — quickly,
accurately and economically with 3D and 4D printing. This technology is becoming
increasingly important in design, architecture, engineering, etc.

You probably know Catalysts/Cloudflight in connection to Big Data and High

Performance Computing.
But we actually have successfully implemented several projects in the
sector of industry 4.0 in the last years.

One might think, “That’s all nice to hear, but why is that important?”
The following quiz shows chances and advantages through industry 4.0 – maybe
you can identify business models relevant to your company.
Start now and check up your knowledge in the Industry 4.0 sector. You can find
the answers at the end of the blog post.

1.) Which industry branches are suitable for industry 4.0 development?

a) Industry 4.0 is in first instance an enrichment for the service industry.

b) Industrie 4.0 can be used in all industrial contexts where processes need to be
more intelligent.
c) Especially in the automotive and agricultural sector.

2.) Which economical potential do you see with industry 4.0 in the
german speaking area? (D, CH,A)

a) a plus of 43 billion euros until 2025 in the value chain.

b) a plus of 59 billion euros until 2025 in the value chain.
c) a possible plus of 78 billion euros until 2025 in the value chain.

3.) What is a Smart Factory?

a) Robots who will replace people?

b) Factories and logistic systems that will operate and organise themselves
without human interaction?
c) Factories and logisitc systems that will organise themselves by human
interaction.

4.) Which role do internet technologies and the “IoT” play in the
context of industry 4.0?

a) They form the base to connect everyday items.

b) They form the base for an environmental friendly production.
c) They form among others the base for corporate communication.
5.) When will the industry 4.0 reach the market?

a) To reach a production environment – this will not happen before 2030.

b) First implementations will be released by 2020.
c) Industry 4.0 is already being used in several production lines.

We actually have our open day on 2nd March 2017 in Linz – where we
are looking forward to inform you personally about all details and in
which projects we already implemented industry 4.0. Next to that you
will get in touch with a great team that stands behind
Catalysts/Cloudflight.

Answers:
Question 1:
b)

The usage of industry 4.0 can not be restricted to a specific industry. It

is much more an industrial revolution that can be used everywhere,
where processes need to get more intelligent*.

* Intelligent in a sense of product ressources that are autonomous, situative

controlable, self configurable, knowledge based, sensor-supported and dispursed
in their locations. (production machinery, robots, conveyor and warehouse-
systems, production facilities) including planning and control-systems.
definition by Frauenhofer Insitute

Question 2:

c)
The ecomomical effects through industry 4.0 are expected to expand
through the following 5 fields: Embedded Systems, Smart Factory,
Robust networks, Cloud Computing and IT-Security.

In the following 6 sectors, machinery and plant contrstruction, electrical

engineering, car manufacturing, chemical industry, agricultural and
information/communication technologies – one expects a growth of 78 billion
Euros until 2025.
Question 3:

b)

Smart Factory is a scientific expression that’s used in manufacturing

engineering. It is part of the hightech-strategy of the German Governmant as a
part of the future project – industry 4.0
It simply reflects the vision and production environment, in which manufacturing
engineering and logistic systems organise themselves without human
interaction.
The technical foundation are cyber-physical systems which communicate with
the help of the IoT.

Question 4:

a)

The term “Internet of things” or IoT describes that the (personal) computer in the
digital world will be complemented by smart objects and up to artificial
intelligence “AI”.
Instead of becoming an item of human attention yourself, the IoT should support
you in all your tasks. This can also be translated to the production where
products and productions machinery communicate with each other.
The IoT is therefore the base for smart factories by connecting everyday items
with each other.

Question 5:

c)

Industry 4.0 is already used in many production lines and is constantly evolving
and optimized. The challenge in the development is to find digital business
models for the different sectors.

Construction 4.0 Strategic Plan (2021-2025)

Revolusi Perindustrian Keempat yang sering diperkatakan kebelakangan ini

memerlukan industri pembinaan berubah seiring dengan pembangunan pesat
teknologi dan sistem lebih pintar. Revolusi ini menandakan munculnya sistem
fizikal siber yang bakal mengubah proses pembinaan di masa hadapan.
Penekanan terhadap penggunaan teknologi beserta keperluan peningkatan
kemahiran dan pengetahuan menjadi asas yang penting bagi menghadapi
perubahan ini. Sejajar dengan perubahan ini, Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR)
melalui Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan (CIDB) Malaysia dan
kerjasama pihak berkepentingan dalam industri pembinaan telah
membangunkan satu Pelan Strategik Pembinaan 4.0 (2021-20250) bagi
membantu industri pembinaan mendepani perubahan ini.

Pelan Strategik Pembinaan 4.0 merupakan satu pelan jangka masa pendek CIDB,
untuk tempoh 5 tahun, yang akan menjadi asas bagi merangka program untuk
meningkatkan keupayaan industri pembinaan dalam alaf industri 4.0. Pelan
strategik ini dibangunkan selaras dengan agenda Wawasan Kemakmuran
Bersama (WKB) 2030 dan Dasar Industri 4.0 Nasional (Industry4WRD). Ia juga
turut menyokong dan melengkapi dasar-dasar nasional yang lain antaranya
adalah Pelan Hala Tuju Strategik Internet of Things (IoT) Kebangsaan, Rangka
Kerja Bandar Pintar Malaysia, dan Dasar Ekonomi Digital.
Pelaksanaan Pelan Strategik Pembinaan 4.0 ini akan didorong oleh 4 enablers
atau pemboleh yang terdiri daripada:

Enabler 1- People
Enabler 2- Integrated technologies
Enabler 3- Economy
Enabler 4- Governance

Keempat-empat pemboleh akan menjadi asas bagi memastikan perubahan

terhadap Pembinaan 4.0 dapat direalisasikan, seterusnya membentuk satu
ekosistem yang lengkap dalam menghadapi perubahan ini. Disamping itu, Pelan
Strategik Pembinaan 4.0 juga telah mengenalpasti 12 teknologi utama atau turut
dikenali sebagai “disruptive technologies” yang akan mengubah lanskap industri
pembinaan di masa hadapan. 12 teknologi tersebut adalah:

1.Building Information Modelling (BIM)

2.Pre-fabrication and Modular Construction
3.Autonomous Construction
4.Augmented Reality & Virtualisation
5.Cloud and Realtime Collaboration
6.3D Scanning and Photogrammetry
7.Big Data & Predictive Analysis
8.Internet of Things
9.3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
10.Advanced building materials
11.Blockchain
12.Artificial Intelligence

Perubahan yang perlu dilakukan dalam era industri 4.0 adalah kompleks dan
dinamik selaras dengan arus perubahan teknologi yang akan kita alami di masa
hadapan. Perkara ini menuntut satu tadbir urus yang efisien dan hubungan
kerjasama yang baik antara pelbagai pihak termasuk pihak kerajaan, industri,
akademia dan masyarakat. Setiap pihak perlu memainkan peranan penting bagi
memastikan kelangsungan usaha dalam mengubah industri pembinaan kearah
berdaya saing dan seterusnya menjadi penyumbang kepada pembangunan
ekonomi negara.
What is IR 4.0?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution which has often been currently mentioned, requires
changes to be made within the construction industry that is in tandem with the rapid
development in technology and smarter systems. This Revolution marks the
emergence of a physical cyber system that will change the furure in construction
process. The emphasis on the utilisation of technology plus a need to enhance skills
and knowledge is a vital basis in facing these changes. Significant to the situation,
the Ministry of Works/ Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) through CIDB, and in
collaboration with parties with interests in the construction industry are in the midst of
developing a Construction Strategy Plan 4.0 (2021 – 2050) to help the construction
industry through the changes.

Construction Strategy Plan 4.0 is a 5 year, CIDB short-term plan, which will be the
basis for a draft plan framework that will boost the construction industry capabilities
in the 4.0 Industry revolution. The strategic plan is being developed in line with the
Shared Prosperity Vision 2030/ Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama (WKB) 2030 and
the National 4.0 Industry Policy (Industry4WRD)/ Dasar Industri 4.0 Nasional
(Industry4WRD). It also supports and complements other national policies, amongst
which are, National IoT Strategic Roadmap/ Pelan Hala Tuju Strategik Internet of
Things (IoT) Kebangsaan, Malaysia Smartcity Framework/ Rangka Kerja Bandar
Pintar Malaysia and, Digital Economic Policy/ Dasar Ekonomi Digital.

The Implementation of the Construction Strategy Plan 4.0 will be driven by 4

enablers which are as follows:

 Enabler 1- People
 Enabler 2- Integrated technologies
 Enabler 3- Economy
 Enabler 4- Governance

In totality, the four enablers will form the foundation for ascertaining Construction 4.0
transformation is realised, consequently creating a complete eco-system to face the
changes. The Construction Strategy Plan 4.0 has also determined 12 main
technologies also known as “disruptive technologies” which will change the future of
construction landscape, and they are :

1. Building Information Modelling (BIM)

2. Pre-fabrication and Modular Construction
3. Autonomous Construction
4. Augmented Reality & Virtualisation
5. Cloud and Realtime Collaboration
6. 3D Scanning and Photogrammetry
7. Big Data & Predictive Analysis
8. Internet of Things
 9. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
10. Advanced building materials
11. Blockchain
12. Artificial Intelligence

Complex and dynamic changes are necessary in the 4.0 Industrial era to be in line
with the flow of technological evolution that we will eventually face in the future. The
situation calls for efficient governance and excellent cooperation amongst various
parties that encompass the government, industry, academias and society. Each
plays an important role in ascertaining that continuous efforts are made to transform
the construction industry towards competitiveness and consequently, become a
contributor towards national economic growth.

What is IR 4.0 in construction?

The concept of IR 4.0 is to digitize industrial processes to
accomplish an adaptive yet extensive production and service network [18],
[19]. Like manufacturing industry, construction industry performance can be
enhanced through IR 4.0 [20].

How IR4 0 will reflect business in Malaysia?

The introduction of IR4. 0 in Malaysia aims to: Increase the number of high-skilled
workers and tighten up entry of low-skilled workers into the workforce in order
to meet the demands of the future economy. Strengthen the readiness of
enterprises to exploit technology and takes the advantages of the digital economy

How does Industry 4.0 benefit the Malaysian construction company?

According to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, industries
that are moving towards Industry 4.0 applications tend to gain an increasing
flexibility, productivity, quality and in reduction time to market.

What are challenges for industrial sector in Malaysia?

 Lack of Innovation.
 Competitiveness.
 Labour Intensive Industries.
 Inadequate Enablers.
Need for Construction
Industry 4.0 — Wong Chee
Fui
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Wednesday, 05 Feb 2020 4:04 PM MYT

FEBRUARY 5 — The Industry 4.0 has been much talked about

buzzword, both locally and globally. The term refers to the Fourth
Industrial Revolution, comprising growing trends in the
technology such as of Autonomous Robot; Big Data Analytic,
Cloud Computing technologies; Internet of Things (IoT), Additive
Manufacturing (3D printing), System Integration, Cyber Security,
Augmented Reality, Automation, Simulation and Artificial
Intelligence (AI).

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is an overarching industrial

transformation that covers every aspect of industries and
economic activities including every aspect of living. It is a total
transformation of all sectors into new system and/or way of life
that will change the way we do businesses.

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) launched

the National Policy on Industry 4.0 (Industry4WRD) to provide a
concerted and comprehensive transformation agenda for the
manufacturing sector and its related services.

The government will allocate RM210 million from 2019 to 2021 to

support the transition and migration to Industry 4.0. The Malaysia
Productivity Corporation (MPC) will carry out Readiness
Assessments to assist up to 500 Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
to migrate to Industry 4.0 technologies.
However, Industry4WRD embraces Industry 4.0, only focuses on
the manufacturing sector.

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The construction industry is starting to see the impact of Industry

4.0 in terms of the technologies to be used and building
specifications. The construction industry is going through a major
change with innovative new technologies pushing for industry
penetration updating and upgrading current ones.

Some of the major technologies advancement in construction

industry are Building Information Modelling (BIM); Drone
Technology; Industrialised Building System (IBS) and Green
Building Construction

Building Information Modelling

BIM is a modelling technology and associated set of process to

produce, communicate, analyse and the use of digital information
models throughout the construction project life-cycle. BIM is an
intelligent three-dimension (3D) model-based process that gives
the architecture, engineering, and construction professionals an
insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct and
manage buildings and infrastructure.

The advantages of using BIM technology includes improvement of

the efficiency of planning and design stage of the construction
project. The 3D visualisation also has the ability to provide details
of every infrastructure and items within it.

Building Materials and Quantities can be extracted from BIM

which will improve the efficiency of the engineering planning and
design.Cloud-based platform will improve the ability for analysis
and design audit, efficiency for design production and better
understanding of the project as client and building owners can
also evaluate the proposed design and modifications at different
places and yet able to access project information through the
cloud platform.

Drone Technology
Site Survey – the usage of drone in construction site surveying
has expedite the ground survey process as the tedious ground
survey can expedite the site mapping, provide ground contouring
survey as well as drone overview image detailing.

Construction Site Monitoring

The use of drone in project and site monitoring has offer

numerous advantages for construction applications (e.g. site
mapping and inspection, reporting, client updates and project
monitoring.) To illustrate, drones can reduce the need for
engineers to visit sites, while at the same time increase the
frequency of location checking.

Industrialised Building System

IBS is a technique of construction where by components are

manufactured in a controlled environment, either at site or off
site, placed and assembled into construction works The benefits
of using IBS are high-quality products and minimum waste, due to
a factory work environment that is easier to control ; faster
completion, due to the introduction of prefabricated components
to replace onsite fabrication.

The usage of IBS technology will results in a safer, cleaner and

more organized site, due to the reduction of construction waste,
site workers and prefabricated construction materials. IBS will
also reduce the dependency of the foreign workers at
construction site.

The construction of the China Wuhan-HuaShenShan Hospital that

was completed in 10 days is an excellent example of the IBS or
Modular Construction Technology.

Green Building Construction

A green building inherently has a low carbon footprint, reduces

environmental impact and enhances the indoor environment,
which improves the social well-being of the occupants. In other
words, it is a quality building with higher standards that will
perform better over its life cycle.
The Green Building Index (GBI) and GreenRE are two of
Malaysia's industry recognised green rating tool for buildings to
promote sustainability in the built environment.

Major challenges by ccnstruction industries in moving

towards Industry 4.0

They include lack of awareness on the concept of Industry 4.0 and

its benefits; no clear comprehensive policy and coordination on
Industry 4.0 in Malaysia; lack of targeted incentives to incentivise
more companies to move to Industry 4.0; Mismatch skillsets and
lack of right talent/human capital; lack of awareness on the
concept of Industry 4.0 and its benefits; the industry awareness of
the concept of Industry 4.0 particularly for the Construction 4.0
technology.

Generally there is still a misperception that the adoption of new

construction technologies will have cost implications. However,
the improvement in efficiency and productivity as well as
manpower reduction and time saving will eventually add value
and improve the construction projects.

No clear comprehensive policy and coordination on

Industry 4.0 in Malaysia

The government national policy on Industry 4.0 (Industry4WRD)

focuses only on the manufacturing sector.

There is an urgent need for the government to formulate a clear

roadmap and national policy to provide a clear direction for
construction and building industry players and streamline future
programmes related to IR 4.0, in particular, the construction
technology.

The formulation of the Construction Industry 4.0 Technology

Policy should include all the revelant stakeholders such as
Malaysia Board of Technology (MBOT), Board of Engineers,
Malaysia (BEM), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
as well as professional bodies such as Technological Association
Malaysia (TAM), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM),
Malaysia Institute of Architects (PAM) and Master Builders
Association Malaysia (MBAM).

Lack of targeted incentives to incentivise more companies

to move to Industry 4.0

The government can facilitate the transition and migration to

Construction Industry 4.0 Technology by provide the
comprehensive programme to help construction industry to
assess their capabilities and readiness to adopt Industry 4.0
technologies and processes.

The government should also provide funding and inceptive

towards for the adoption of new Construction Industry 4.0
Technology such as BIM, IBS and Green Building Technology.

Mismatch skillsets and lack of right talent/human capital

There is currently a mismatch of skillsets for the players and

construction workforce including the professional (engineers,
architect and quantities surveyors) to embark the new
Construction Industry 4.0 Technology.

This is where the professional bodies such as The Institution of

Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Technological Association Malaysia
(TAM), Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), can play a
role to facilitate and provide training to enhance the knowledge of
the construction workforce towards the adoption of the
Construction Industry 4.0 Technology.

Training, courses, seminar and conferences related to these new

technologies such as BIM Manager Training and Certification, IBS
and Green Building Rating training can be conducted.

Overall, construction industry players must thoroughly consider

the evolving needs of the industry in end-to-end project
management to draw on the Construction Industry 4.0 emerging
technologies.
The only way to achieve this is to embrace technology and
productivity-enhancing innovations to improve decision making
and work procedures.

The risk of not adopting to new Construction Industry 4.0

Technology, is the construction player who do not adopt will face
their Kodak or Nokia moment, where they suddenly find that their
processes are no longer needed and a competitor has redefined
the product and the industry

* Wong Chee Fui is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers

Malaysia.