The ability of manufacturing equipment to communicate through digital networks and protocols.
Connectivity in manufacturing involves integrating machines, systems, and sensors to share data over a network, enhancing process coordination and control. It enables real-time monitoring and data collection, which is critical for implementing Industry 4.0 solutions like predictive maintenance and advanced analytics.
An automotive assembly line utilizes a connected network of robotic arms and quality sensors transmitting data at 100 Mbps.
Commonly used in smart factories to increase production efficiency and ensure quality control by allowing instantaneous communication between robotic components and central monitoring systems.
A plastic injection molding plant uses interconnected IoT devices to measure and adjust mold pressure within ±0.05 MPa (±7.25 psi).
Applied in material processing environments where precise control over operating parameters is necessary to ensure product consistency and quality.