Exploring Smart Factory (Industry 4.0) with 5G
A smart factory is an intelligent factory that is characterized by connectivity and digitalization in the production or manufacturing structure that depends on the utilization of machinery connected to the internet. Data is stored in the cloud and used to monitor and control production or manufacturing processes. The stored data is also used to make decisions and resolve issues that may arise.
Industry 4.0 is the current trend in manufacturing that combines computation, network, and physical process integrations (cyber-physical systems), automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a smart factory. In a smart factory, machines are connected to the cloud via smart sensors and other smart devices. Smart factories merge the virtual world with the physical world.
Industry 4.0 is a new phase in the industrial revolution that increases production and efficiency with reduced cost. Many industries are now looking toward upgrading...