// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Machine-to-Machine
Direct communication between two or more machines or devices without human intervention. This allows devices to exchange data and coordinate actions automatically.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication refers to the direct data exchange between networked devices, sensors, and machines without human interaction, facilitating automated monitoring, control, and data collection in industrial environments, often a foundational element of IIoT.
BACKGROUND
Machine to machine (M2M) is direct communication between devices using any communications channel, including wired and wireless. M2M communication can include industrial instrumentation, where a sensor communicates the data it records, as well as telematics, which uses M2M to enable a fleet telematics system to monitor mobile assets. Such communication was originally accomplished by having a remote network of machines relay information back to a central hub for analysis, which would then be rerouted into a system like a personal computer.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- M2M
- Device-to-Device
- Automated Communication
- IoT Communication
USAGE NOTE
M2M communication is fundamental for automated production lines and remote asset management.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Machine-to-Machine.
A global technology powerhouse focused on industrial automation and digitalization, providing M2M communication solutions through its MindSphere IoT operating system and industrial networking products for manufacturing.
Develops a wide range of industrial technology and IoT solutions, including sensors, software, and platforms that enable robust machine-to-machine communication for smart factories and Industry 4.0 applications.
Specializes in industrial automation and digital transformation, offering control systems, software, and services that facilitate seamless M2M connectivity and data exchange across manufacturing operations.
A leader in robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation technology. ABB develops M2M solutions that connect industrial assets, robots, and systems through its ABB Ability digital platform to optimize performance.
Focuses on digital transformation of energy management and automation. Its EcoStruxure architecture and platform provide M2M connectivity and intelligence across various industrial sectors, from factory floors to data centers.
Provides networking hardware, software, and services essential for the infrastructure of M2M communication, especially in industrial IoT environments, ensuring secure and reliable data flow between machines.
Offers industrial IoT platforms like ThingWorx that enable companies to connect, monitor, analyze, and manage industrial assets and systems, directly facilitating machine-to-machine interaction and data-driven insights.
A global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, including industrial IoT solutions and M2M platforms that support connectivity and intelligence for manufacturing.