Industry 5.0: Preparing For The Future Of Biotechnology

The biotechnology industry faces increasing pressure to accelerate time to clinic, achieve operational precision, and scale robustly, all while managing costs and navigating complexity. To meet these demands, digital transformation is essential for greater agility and efficiency. The evolution of this digital maturity is tracked by the BioPhorum Digital Plant Maturity Model (DPMM), which outlines five levels, from manual to fully autonomous facilities.

The next step in this evolution is the Adaptive Plant (Industry 5.0), a strategy focused on human-machine collaboration. Industry 5.0 moves beyond automation to empower scientists with AI-enabled insights, adaptive systems, and real-time decision-making tools. The four critical pillars enabling this shift are AI-predictive modeling, automated process monitoring, smart manufacturing, and strategic collaborations. This transition is crucial for combining intelligence and flexibility with human expertise, ultimately accelerating the path from innovation to patient. Learn more about the critical pillars shaping the future of biomanufacturing.