Internet of things… IoT is a network of sensors that reports back to the mothership if you will, the mothership being the Product Lifecycle Management software that controls; design, simulation, production and diagnostics. of the entire production line. In the not to distant future your IT department could likely be instrumental in troubleshooting your equipment. I know this is mostly visionary at this point, in the meantime, it would be smart to request internet capabilities of any machine you’ll be purchasing, along with access rights as a user.
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