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Mouser Electronics explores Industry 5.0

Mouser Electronics explores Industry 5.0

Mouser Electronics has unveiled the newest chapter in its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, which focuses on the emerging landscape of Industry 5.0.

In this next phase of industrialisation, human, environmental, and social considerations will factor into the advanced technology, robotics, and smart machines on the factory floor of the future.

Building on the technological advancements of Industry 4.0 – where artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and machine learning revolutionised the interaction between physical and digital realms – Industry 5.0 shifts the spotlight to a more harmonious balance between humans and technology. It emphasises societal value, resilience, and sustainability as core pillars. This EIT instalment explores the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and the technology advancements that await.


In The Tech Between Us podcast, guest host Mark Patrick, Mouser Director of Technical Content for EMEA, and Leonardo Dentone, Program Chair of ISA Denmark, examine key enablers driving Industry 5.0 adoption, including advanced robotics, AI-driven systems, and the cyber-physical frameworks that bridge human and machine collaboration. In the subsequent In Between The Tech podcast, Larry Sweet, Director of Engineering at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, addresses the practical challenges engineers face in implementing this human-focused industrial model and the pathways to overcoming them.

“Industry 5.0 represents more than just the next phase of technological advancement; it is an intentional shift towards integrating societal progress with industrial innovation,” said Patrick. “It challenges engineers to rethink the role of technology in creating a resilient and human-centred industrial environment, where innovation serves both productivity and the well-being of society.”

This series delivers comprehensive resources to engineering professionals, including technical articles and use cases, podcasts, an infographic, video and subscriber-exclusive content. Established in 2015, Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together program is one of the industry’s most recognised electronic component programs.

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Paige Hookway is the Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, where she brings over a decade of industry experience to shaping insightful, engaging, and forward-thinking content for the global electronics community. After graduating from the University of Greenwich with a 2:1 in English Literature, Paige blended her love of storytelling with a deep curiosity for technology – carving out a career that champions both innovation and the people behind it. Across her 10+ years in the sector, Paige has developed a strong reputation for uncovering emerging trends, translating complex concepts into accessible insights, and spotlighting the voices shaping the future of engineering. She is particularly passionate about encouraging the next generation of engineers and elevating women in tech narratives that inspire, empower, and drive meaningful change. When she’s not immersed in the latest engineering developments, Paige can be found wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of tea and a good book.