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Cyber-Physical System (CPS)

manufacturing

A Cyber-Physical System (CPS) is a mechanism controlled or monitored by computer-based algorithms, tightly integrated with the internet and its users.

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A Cyber-Physical System (CPS) integrates computation with physical processes. Embedded computers and networks control physical processes, usually with feedback loops where physical processes affect computations and vice versa. CPSs are crucial in modern manufacturing for automating processes, optimizing production, and reducing human intervention, which enhances efficiency and consistency.

examples

Smart factory automation system integrating 50 robotic arms with real-time data processing for assembly line optimization.

Commonly used in industries like automotive manufacturing where precision and automation are critical for mass production.

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used in logistics warehouses coordinate via a central CPS to manage inventory flow.

Applied in large distribution centers to improve logistics efficiency and reduce manual handling.

related terms

Cloud computing
A technology enabling on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources.
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
A manufacturing approach that uses computers to control the entire production process, ensuring automation and integration between different manufacturing segments.
Distributed Control System (DCS)
A DCS is a decentralized control system architecture used for large-scale industrial automation and process management.
Programmable Automation Controller (PAC)
A PAC is an industrial control system that combines the features of a programmable logic controller (PLC) with the capabilities of a personal computer (PC).
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
CNC is a method of automating control of machine tools through the use of software embedded in a microcomputer attached to the tool.