A wide range of wireless networking technologies exists that have applicability in smart manufacturing. To ascertain a wireless technologys suitability for a particular use case application, one needs to compare the various technologies properties and capabilities.
Smart manufacturing is a vision and major driver for change in todays industry. The goal of smart manufacturing is to optimize manufacturing processes through constantly monitoring, controlling, and adapting processes towards more efficient and personalised manufacturing. This requires and relies on technologies for connected machines incorporating a variety of computation, sensing ...
IO-Link wireless takes inspiration from mobile phone networks roaming capability - and integrates it seamlessly in its own infrastructure. A device roaming the manufacturing plant is able to connect to different masters (Figure 2) and with that provides the impression of a consistent connection to the higher automation layers.
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The smart manufacturing imperative To maximize investments in autonomous things, Industrial IoT and advanced analytics, manufacturers must adopt a strategic view, particularly around connectivity solutions that enable the smart factory journey. In many cases, traditional networks often lack the power and flexibility to meet todays demands, which will limit future growth, hyperautomation and ...
