In the fast-paced world of technology, software can be updated in minutes, bringing new features, improvements, and security patches with just a few clicks. In stark contrast, the hardware in industrial settings tells a different story. Machines used in production lines are typically replaced only every 25 years, while electronic components might be upgraded every decade.
This disparity between the rapid evolution of software and the slower replacement cycles of industrial machinery has historically caused industrial production to lag in adopting the latest digital innovations, particularly in the transition to the Industrial Internet.
There are five megatrends underway which are fundamentally changing the industrial automation space and accelerating the move towards the Software Defined Factory
- The emergence of hyperscalers
- SaaS applications
- New sensors
- IT/OT convergence
- Data for machine learning
It seems that it is just now that all the technologies are available not only for software based planning and top-down execution, but also to close the feedback loop from actuals to re-planning and continuing improvement and change management.
These trends are converging and driving a significant shift towards the concept of the Software-Defined Factory where software plays a central role in defining and controlling every aspect of production.
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This article was first published on LinkedIn on September 5, 2024
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