Smart Factory: A Primer

Matthew N. O. Sadiku1*, Tolulope J. Ashaolu2, Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi3 and Sarhan M. Musa1

Abstract

A smart factory is a highly digitized and connected production facility that relies on smart manufacturing.  It can integrate data from system-wide physical, operational, and human assets to drive manufacturing, maintenance, and inventory tracking. This results in a more efficient, agile, responsive, proactive, and predictive system. This paper provides a brief introduction to smart factory.

Keywords

smart factory; Industry 4.0; factory of the future; digital factory; smart manufacturing; intelligent manufacturing

Cite This Article

Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Tolulope J. Ashaolu, Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi and Sarhan M. Musa (2021). Smart Factory: A Primer. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 2| Issue 1: Jan-Feb 2021, Pages 1-4, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Volume2-Issue1-Jan-Fab-No.33-1-4.pdf

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Volume 2 | Issue 1: Jan-Feb 2021