From machine component to information manager
In the discussion about the intelligent factories of the future, many machine and plant manufacturers are often unsure how to best approach Industry 4.0. In many cases, the greatest focus is placed on topics such as integration with ERP systems, big data, the cloud and safety. An initial basic step, however, is to make the machines IoT-ready using intelligent components. Laying this foundation opens up new opportunities to create added-value using process-specific information and develop new services for end users, as Christian Zingg of Eaton explains.
