Intelligent Factory

The term “Intelligent Factory” refers to a manufacturing plant that embodies the principles of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). It signifies the deep integration of the physical and digital realms within the factory.

Elements used in such a factory include:

• IoT
• Augmented Reality
• Cloud Computing
• Smart Sensors

The most commonly cited characteristics of an intelligent factory are:

• Automated – production heavily relies on industrial automation, minimizing manual work wherever possible
• Proactive (maintenance) – supported by a CMMS maintenance management system
• Flexible – rapid and easy adaptation to ever-changing market conditions
• Optimized – strong emphasis on optimizing both production processes and business workflows