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Manufacturingthat is a term used in discussions of modern production to describe a systems-oriented, technology-enabled approach to manufacturing. It emphasizes interoperability between equipment, information systems, and human operators to create responsive and resilient production networks. Because it is not defined by a single standard, the term is used variably by practitioners, researchers, and vendors to summarize a set of practices that align digital capabilities with shop-floor realities.
Key elements commonly associated with manufacturingthat include real-time data collection from IoT sensors, digital twins of
Applications span discrete and contract manufacturing, especially where there is a need for frequent product changes
Challenges and limitations include integrating heterogeneous systems, ensuring cybersecurity, managing data ownership and privacy, and sustaining
See also: Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, manufacturing execution systems, lean manufacturing, smart factories.