// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
IIoT
The Industrial Internet of Things connects industrial devices, sensors, and machines to collect and exchange data, improving efficiency and decision-making. It forms the backbone of data collection in smart factories.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a network of interconnected industrial sensors, instruments, and other devices, integrated with computer systems and cloud platforms, facilitating data collection, analysis, and automation for operational intelligence in manufacturing.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
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- Industrial IoT
- Industry 4.0 connectivity
- smart factory network
- connected factory
USAGE NOTE
IIoT enables real-time monitoring of production lines and equipment, but data security is a major concern.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to IIoT.
A global leader in industrial automation and digitalization, known for its MindSphere IIoT operating system and extensive hardware and software solutions that leverage IIoT for manufacturing optimization, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technology.
Specializes in industrial automation and information solutions, providing control systems, software, and services that enable IIoT for connected enterprises, smart manufacturing, and operational intelligence.
Offers a suite of IIoT products including the ThingWorx platform, which enables companies to build and deploy IIoT applications for asset monitoring, predictive analytics, and connected operations in manufacturing.
Provides IIoT solutions through its Predix platform and software applications that focus on asset performance management, operations optimization, and cybersecurity for industrial sectors.
Develops EcoStruxure, an open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform that delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity for various industries, including manufacturing.
A global technology company with a strong focus on industrial automation, robotics, and electrification. ABB's Ability platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of IIoT solutions and services for digital industries, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Delivers industrial automation and control systems, software, and services that leverage IIoT to improve operational performance, reliability, and cybersecurity across process and discrete manufacturing industries.
Offers a broad set of cloud services tailored for IIoT, including AWS IoT Greengrass, AWS IoT SiteWise, and others, enabling industrial companies to collect, store, analyze, and act on data from factory floors and industrial equipment.
Provides a comprehensive set of cloud services and tools, including Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Central, and Azure Digital Twins, specifically designed to connect, monitor, and manage industrial devices and optimize manufacturing operations with IIoT.