Glossary

Intelligent factory with fully networked machines and systems that self-organize and produce autonomously.

Seamless connection of all production machines and sensors to central IT systems for continuous data collection and communication.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition – system for centralized monitoring and control of technical facilities with real-time data acquisition.

Modernization and upgrading of existing machines with new technology for digitalization without complete replacement.

Representational State Transfer API – programming interface for standardized HTTP communication between industrial equipment and IT systems.

Remote monitoring of industrial facilities and machines in real-time via internet for early fault detection without on-site presence.

Immediate data evaluation and interpretation of production processes for instant recognition of optimization potentials and errors.

Predictive maintenance using data analysis and AI to forecast machine failures before they occur.

Product Lifecycle Management – management of all product data and processes from initial concept to disposal.

OPC Unified Architecture – platform-independent communication standard for secure and cross-manufacturer data exchange between industrial systems.