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Industry 4.0 & 5.0

Consulting, incentives and technologies for the digital and sustainable transformation of your business. From the Industry 4.0 Plan to Transition 5.0.

Industry 4.0 changed the way we produce: connected machines, real-time data, automation and new business models. Today the Transition 5.0 Plan adds a new piece: making the digital transformation sustainable too, energy-efficient and people-centered.

Gruppo Prime supports Italian businesses throughout the entire journey: from initial analysis to technology selection, from grant applications to final reporting. A single point of contact for technical consulting, subsidized finance and implementation.

The differences

Industry 4.0 vs Industry 5.0

Two complementary plans, two different visions: digitalization and sustainability hand in hand.

Industry 4.0

Focus on the digitalization of production processes
Connected machinery, IoT, sensors and data collection
Automation, collaborative robotics, additive manufacturing
Industrial cybersecurity and cloud computing
Goal: efficiency, productivity, quality

Industry 5.0 (Transition 5.0)

Focus on sustainability, people and energy savings
Integration of digital and green
Reduced consumption and environmental impact
Worker-centric, human-machine collaboration
Goal: sustainable and resilient innovation

Our services

What we do for your business

A complete journey: from idea to incentive, from technology to reporting.

Access to incentives

4.0 and 5.0 capital goods tax credit, Nuova Sabatini, NRRP calls, regional and national funding. We follow the entire process, from application to reporting.

Technical consulting & assessments

Verification of 4.0/5.0 requirements on purchased goods, sworn technical assessments, energy audits and interconnection reports compliant with regulations.

Digitalization & technologies

Management software, MES, ERP, production traceability systems, industrial IoT, cloud and real-time control dashboards.

Sustainability & energy savings

Consumption analysis, energy monitoring, emission reduction solutions and efficiency projects compliant with the Transition 5.0 Plan.

Training 4.0 and 5.0

Funded courses for staff: digitalization, cybersecurity, IoT, sustainability. Training tax credits and Interprofessional Funds.

Industrial cybersecurity

Protection of OT/IT networks, segmentation, plant monitoring and compliance with the NIS2 directive for manufacturing companies.

Benefits

Why invest now in 4.0 and 5.0

Concrete, measurable benefits for your business.

More productivity

Reduced downtime, improved quality and optimization of the production chain.

Lower costs

Tax credits up to 45%, energy savings and amortization of technology investments.

Concrete innovation

Connected machinery, real-time data, faster decisions based on objective information.

Sustainability

Reduced emissions, energy efficiency and compliance with increasingly demanded ESG requirements.

Process control

KPI dashboards, production monitoring and full traceability of products and raw materials.

Competitiveness

Position yourself among the leading-edge companies, ready to meet the demands of customers and international supply chains.

Want to know which incentives you can access?

A free initial consultation to assess together the requirements, the technologies useful for your business and the most advantageous incentive.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Industry 4.0 and 5.0

Answers to the most common questions from the businesses we meet every day.

What does the Transition 5.0 Plan include?

The Transition 5.0 Plan is the Italian Government measure (Law Decree 19/2024) that combines 4.0 digitalization with energy efficiency and consumption reduction goals. It grants a tax credit scaled according to the energy savings achieved, with rates that can reach up to 45% of the investment for projects that reduce the consumption of the affected process by at least 10%.

What are the requirements to access 4.0 incentives?

Goods must be interconnected to the company's production management system, integrated into the production cycle and equipped with specific technological features (PLC control, remote maintenance, human-machine interface, etc.). A sworn technical assessment or certificate of conformity is required for investments above certain thresholds.

Can I combine the 4.0 credit with the 5.0 Plan?

No, the Transition 5.0 Plan incentives are not combinable with the 4.0 capital goods tax credit on the same investment. However, you can combine 5.0 with other benefits such as Nuova Sabatini, regional calls and European funding. Our consulting always assesses the most advantageous combination for your business.

How long does it take to recover the tax credit?

The tax credit can be used as an offset via the F24 form in three equal annual installments, starting from the year after interconnection (for 4.0 goods) or from project completion (for 5.0). In some cases the credit can be transferred to financial institutions.

Is my company too small for Industry 4.0?

Absolutely not. The 4.0 and 5.0 incentives are designed for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs and micro-enterprises. In fact, smaller businesses often gain the greatest relative benefit, because a single digital investment can profoundly transform the way they work.