How IIoT is Changing the Future of Manufacturing with Smart Factories

A smart factory is a manufacturing facility where machines and equipment improve processes independently through self-optimization and?automation.?

Three things are needed for a plant to be considered “smart:” remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. Factories that are adopting IIoT become more creative and efficient, increasing uptime and providing manufacturers with information about their products and processes that they have never had access to before. This is helping manufacturers stay highly competitive in optimizing how they go to market.

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IIoT-powered remote monitoring lets manufacturers keep an eye on machines and processes in real time. This is a level of transparency that has never been seen before. Operators and decision-makers can always see what's going on in the plant from above, making sure that any problems or deviations are noticed and fixed right away. It's the same as being on the plant floor all the time, in every location, only virtually.

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Manufacturers are switching to IIoT predictive maintenance models as well. IIoT can figure out when a machine is likely to break down or need maintenance. The system itself is constantly collecting data, analyzing it, and looking for trends. This proactive method not only makes equipment last longer, but it also cuts down on unexpected downtimes. Predictive maintenance models are saving manufacturers money while keeping their production lines running more efficiently.

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Because of the technology used, smart factories can identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste areas by using data collected. Cameras and sensors connected to powerful algorithms can provide manufacturers the information they need to make the best decision for the factory floor leading to more efficient processes across the board.

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As IIoT continues to expand its capabilities on the factory floor, manufacturers can look forward to more streamlined processes and overall factory optimization.?

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