The Smart Factory – Find Solutions to New Problems
What is a Smart Factory? A Smart factory uses technology to automatically share information digitally across the operation, including data from materials, people, and machines. Smart manufacturing relies on an integrated system consisting of simulation technologies, connected equipment, and collaboration tools. There is no single technology that turns an analog factory into a Smart factory. However, there are many common technologies and traits that Smart factories share, and manufacturers that blend multiple technologies are the ones most likely to be considered “Smart factories.” What are the benefits of a Smart Factory? One of the most obvious benefits of a Smart factory is a major boost to efficiency. By removing inefficient human decision-making processes that can be not only slow, but also biased or simply incorrect, factories can produce more with less – less time, less material resources, fewer breakdowns, and scrap parts, etc. Althoug...