The ultimate aim of a smart factory is to become completely independent – that is, able to use the right data to pinpoint and fix any malfunctions or streamline processes, without the need to pause production.
This connected environment enables the improvement of processes through automation and self-optimisation. Procedures can be sensed, monitored, controlled and communicated, resulting in opportunities for businesses that yield numerous benefits – such as improved efficiency and increased output and consistency.
These factories are part of Industry 4.0.