// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
System Integration
System integration is the process of combining different components, subsystems, or software applications into a single, unified system that functions seamlessly.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
System integration is the engineering process of connecting disparate hardware and software components, subsystems, or enterprise applications into a cohesive, functional whole, ensuring interoperability, data flow, and unified operation to achieve specific business or operational objectives, often involving middleware and APIs.
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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- Integration engineering
- enterprise integration
- IT integration
- data integration
USAGE NOTE
Effective system integration is key to realizing the full potential of smart factories and Industry 4.0 initiatives.