The concepts and technologies encompassed by the term “Internet of Things” are rapidly changing the world. Sometimes called “Industry 4.0” or the “Industrial Internet,” it is the idea that manufacturers will be able to connect everything in their operations, allowing information to be easily exchanged and enabling more autonomous plants.
However, to some extent, the objectives of smart manufacturing are not much different than traditional manufacturing goals. Processors will still strive to produce higher-quality products, give better customer service, increase productivity and optimize operations.