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Automation is gathering pace
The ambition to upgrade to the ‘smart factory’ is driving many decisions and manufacturers have already plugged into the Internet of Things (IoT) in their search for greater automation.
But what’s next? According to Richard Vidil, Vice President of Sales Engineering, Americas at network and security services provider GTT, the next wave of innovation will be the evolution of the applications that analyze the big data IoT generates.
Infrastructure must support evolution
“We will see more machine learning and more pattern recognition with AI. Those kinds of applications are going to be the next big thing. And if you don’t have the right infrastructure, you won’t be able to take advantage of it.”
Richard Vidil, Vice President of Sales Engineering, Americas
The technology partner advantage
It may be time to consider the cost-effective option of hiring an expert partner to support the transition from development to maintenance. Organizations should first conduct their own audit to identify areas for improvement and where a technology investment could best benefit the business.
1. Deloitte, 2023 Manufacturing Industry Outlook
The Smart Factory at a glance
- Intelligent equipment: configured to meet unique needs, using sensors to report on the operational health of the equipment.
- Intelligent plants: autonomously run, delivering product at scale.
- Intelligent assets: link operational processes, enabling predictive maintenance, inventory and delivery.
- Empowered people: workforce, tools, information and partners they need to operate with greater independence.
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