5
"Nice editorial voice. Felt human."
The Connected Shop Floor: How Industrial IoT Is Linking Machines, People and Processes
Industrial connectivity is allowing machines, sensors and production systems to exchange information across the factory floor. Industrial IoT technologies, edge computing and modern networks can make equipment status, process conditions and production activity increasingly visible in real time. This edition examines the architecture of the connected shop floor, from sensors and industrial communication to edge systems and software platforms. It explores how connectivity can improve operational awareness while highlighting the importance of reliability, interoperability and industrial cybersecurity.
Editor's Note
Connecting a machine creates value only when the resulting information has a useful operational purpose. The connected factory therefore depends on more than installing sensors or networking equipment. This edition examines how industrial communication, edge computing and production software can work together to improve factory visibility, while considering the practical requirements of reliability, interoperability and security in environments where production cannot simply stop.
What Readers Say
5
"Clean writing and good flow between articles."
6
"Well-rounded summary of the year."
6
"Good insights for business and plant leaders."
6
"Very engaging and nicely paced."
6
"Thought-provoking without being heavy."