ISBN : 9780443138126
Author : Chandrakant D. Patel
Publisher : Elsevier
Year : 2023
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : Key Elements of a Digital Factory explains the different devices and agents at the factory floor level that are driving the digital manufacturing revolution, including autonomous robots, process automation, artificial intelligence, and cyber-physical systems._x000D_ Individual chapters explore the fundamentals and benefits of major digital manufacturing tools including robotics, the industrial internet of things, digital twins, edge security, knowledge discovery, service-centric production, and related supply-chain strategies. Real-world case studies from industry are provided throughout to show how these work in practice. In addition to learning about individual technologies, the reader will discover how they are integrating to drive the digital transformation of manufacturing ecosystem._x000D_ It also presents new business models working towards sustainable net zero operations and economy.