The Factory of the Future is coming, and it's being built on technology, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. But what is it, exactly? And what are the technologies you need to know about to help your manufacturing company embrace the change?
The definition of the Factory of the Future is evolving; even the name is in flux. Some call it Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or the Digital Enterprise. While the terms may vary, there's one thing that is clear: The Factory of the Future is the product of fast-changing disruptive technologies hitting manufacturing like a cyclone. Information technology and operational technology are both seeing drastic innovations and the convergence of these two forces is creating a paradigm shift. Manufacturing is experiencing the fourth industrial revolution.
Five IT Forces Driving The Modernization Of Manufacturing:
- Value chain visibility;
- Mobile and social connectivity;
- Cloud-enabled agility;
- Data ingenuity;
- Customer centricity.
Five Operational Technologies Supporting The Factory Of The Future:
- Robotics;
- Product innovation and product configuration tools;
- Closed loop quality control;
- Late stage assembly;
- IoT-aided logistics supply chain management.
Read the guide to learn how the right software can help you build it.