Manufacturing is entering a new era of innovation. As Industry 4.0 adoption grows, 85% of executives believe smart manufacturing will transform production, improve agility and attract new talent.
These modernization efforts are critical given the ongoing labor shortages and widening skills gap faced by industrial teams. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of manufacturers cite outdated technology as the main barrier to attracting and retaining this much-needed workforce.
That’s where Samsung connected worker solutions for manufacturing come in, acting as the connective tissue between people, processes and systems.
Our innovative, rugged mobile devices are designed to withstand challenging industrial environments — giving production line managers, workers and safety personnel the capabilities they need to modernize workflows for Industry 4.0 operations.1, 2 With Samsung’s connected ecosystem of smartphones, tablets and wearables, manufacturing teams can boost productivity, accelerate operational efficiency and increase safety from the back office to the factory floor.
Improve operations while enhancing productivity and safety
Disconnected legacy systems and paper-based workflows don’t just impact recruitment and retention. They also limit visibility into real-time operational conditions and lead to inconsistent execution across teams.
By contrast, Samsung’s connected worker solutions capture insights at the point of work, empowering operators to make faster, more informed decisions based on factory-floor data. The Galaxy XCover7 Pro smartphone, Galaxy Tab Active5 tablet and Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablet feature enhanced touchscreen sensitivity so workers can accurately input information and analyze digital twins without having to remove gloves or personal protective equipment (PPE). This helps keep workflows moving while maintaining safe operating standards.3
Samsung’s MIL-STD-810H certified, IP68-rated mobile devices are also engineered to withstand harsh conditions like water, dust, temperature, shocks and vibration, delivering rugged performance that teams can rely on.1, 2 Long-lasting, replaceable device batteries ensure tablets keep performing, even during long shifts.4
Safety personnel can further reduce risk and enhance productivity by digitizing workflows, work instructions, maintenance manuals and safety checklists thanks to Samsung’s vibrant displays and powerful processors. This helps streamline operations, increase safety and reduce costly downtime by ensuring every team member has the most up-to-date information at their fingertips and is following approved operational procedures.
Maximize the value of manufacturing innovation
As manufacturing technology and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) evolve, Samsung connected worker solutions help establish a future-ready foundation so teams can outpace change.
Today, a wealth of production knowledge is fragmented across enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, manufacturing execution system (MES) layers, disconnected spreadsheets, and the minds of experienced line production managers and plant floor operators. These individuals often make decisions in isolation, reacting to real-time conditions or evolving production demands. While this model has worked well in the past, it can be inefficient and struggles to scale at the speed of Industry 4.0.
Samsung mobile devices unify visibility and control of IIoT sensors, robotics, MES systems and other critical manufacturing technologies team-wide. Mobile AI transforms the data produced by these systems into a real-time throughput advantage by analyzing information at the point of operation.5 This unified view helps organizations better predict maintenance needs, monitor material availability in real time, improve documentation and automate critical quality assurance processes. Private 5G connectivity ensures that any operational decisions or updates are communicated swiftly and securely across the plant floor.6
As workers move within the factory, connected wearables like the Galaxy Watch Ultra enhance performance and productivity by tracking real-time data, helping teams better understand workforce conditions and safety on the plant floor.7
Deploy, manage and secure industrial devices at scale
In addition to modernizing operations to attract new talent and strengthen resilience against future technology innovations, manufacturers also need a way to securely deploy and manage industrial devices at scale. Since 2022, manufacturing has been the most targeted industry by cyberattacks — accounting for 26% of global cyber incidents in 2025 alone. This makes cybersecurity a critical priority.
Samsung Knox Suite delivers government-grade security for industrial mobile devices.8 IT teams can set and enforce device policies for multiple connected worker solutions at once, helping to maintain compliance with safety standards and operational procedures across industrial teams. When new firmware updates are released, IT can remotely push upgrades over the air to ensure mobile devices are protected against evolving threats.
Samsung maintains strong control over the design and manufacturing of devices, helping to ensure end-to-end security across the supply chain and product lifecycle.9 By embedding robust security measures from the chipset up, Samsung connected worker solutions can better harden operational technology (OT) environments against changing cyber threats.
Start connecting your smart factory today
As manufacturers navigate the shift to Industry 4.0, success will depend on more than just adopting new technologies. These solutions must also empower the people who use them every day.
Samsung connected worker solutions help unify people, processes and systems with operations-ready mobility built for the smart factory. Rugged mobile devices equip industrial teams with a secure, scalable ecosystem that enables manufacturers to bridge the gap between data and execution to unlock real-time visibility, consistent execution and safe, efficient operations.
With Samsung smartphones, tablets and wearables, industrial teams can go beyond incremental technology improvements to build a foundation for long-term resilience, workforce enablement and continuous innovation. In an industry that’s defined by precision and performance under challenging conditions, the ability to seamlessly connect people and technology will be what sets leaders apart.
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1These devices passed military specification (MIL-STD-810H) testing against a subset of 21 specific environmental conditions, including temperature, dust, shock / vibration and low pressure / high altitude. Real-world usage varies from the specific environmental conditions used in MIL-STD-810H testing. Samsung does not guarantee device performance in all extreme conditions. Rinse residue / dry after wet. Average expected performance based on typical use. Results may vary.
2Consistent with IP68 rating, water-resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.
3Touch sensitivity increases responsiveness for leather gloves 2mm or less in thickness, based on internal laboratory test results. Devices can be used in wet environments, but not fully submerged under water. Underwater touch is not available. Touch-responsiveness may vary depending on the material and thickness of gloves as well as other environmental conditions.
4Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
5Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Future releases may include enhanced features or new services that are offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties. Galaxy AI basic features are those services listed under “Advanced intelligence” in the current Samsung Services Terms and Conditions. Dates, availability and supported features may vary by app and country. Samsung Account login may be required to use certain Samsung AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features.
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7Not intended for medical use. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.
8Knox Suite requires a separate license.
9Manufacturing coverage may vary by model.
