Annals of the University of Petrosani, Electrical Engineering, 21 (2019) 85 MINING INDUSTRY FROM TRADITIONAL TO INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY IN CONSISTENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION REQUIREMENTS MARIA DANIELA STOCHITOIU 1 , ILIE UTU 2 Abstract: In order to benefit today from all the advantages of the intelligent production of tomorrow, the connection between the real production and the processes based on digital data is necessary. To be successful in the future, too, standards and guidelines must be open to development. This means that changing framework conditions and new business models can be provided for, too. Smart engineering represents the base for tomorrow`s intelligent mining production in the use of consistent digital information. Keywords: sustainable development, primary energy security of supply. 1. FEATURES OF INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY The rise of new digital industrial technology, is a transformation that makes it possible to gather and analyse data across machines, enabling faster, more flexible, and more efficient processes to produce qualitative produces at reduced costs [9]. The so-called fourth industrial revolution or intelligent industry is now upon us with big data, connectivity and automation. The current level of innovation and strategic partnerships within the mining technology space demonstrates the agility of businesses and bodes well for the future of the industry [1]. The continuing trend in the development and application of technologies in the mining sector will no doubt influence how the industry will look in the medium to long-term, which is therefore a credit to foresight and lateral thinking, whether this results from cross-sector alliances or/ and responding directly to practical needs [10]. Industry 4.0 is a name given to the current trend of automation and data exchange technologies. The four principles are followed: - interconnection: the ability of machines, devices, sensors, and people to connect and communicate with each other via the Internet. 1 Ph.D., Associate Prof. Eng., University of Petroşani, danielastochitoiu@upet.ro 2 Ph.D., Associate Prof. Eng., University of Petroşani, ilieutu@yahoo.com