Manufacturing in times of digital business and industry 4.0 - the industrial internet of things not only changes the world of manufacturing

Abstract

Digital business and Industry 4.0 have already significantly changed the world of manufacturing. Data related to the machines as well as process data from the manufacturing lines serve to install powerful applications and services within the entire manufacturing ecosystem. The article provides an overview on several methods used in the manufacturing with respect to process efficiency and reliability as well as quality management. Methods used today often have been designed many years ago but due to increasing computer power and IT capabilities at reasonable costs they evolve as success factor in digital business.