Advancements in technology and easy access to data have lead to great innovation in manufacturing processes. This allows for more informed decision making, a simplification of many complex tasks and a more streamlined and efficient production line. The factory of the future is faster and simpler through the use of smart devices and connected automation.
This report covers:
- The speed and flexibility of variable data finishing systems
- A quicker path to custom test benches
- How gestures and motions can be used on mobile devices to operate equipment
- How decentralized automation, digital twins, IoT gateways, open standards and 5G communications combine to accelerate where manufacturing is headed