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Top digital factories include Siemens , GE , ABB , Bosch , IBM , SAP , Dassault Systèmes , Cisco , Schneider Electric and Rockwell Automation
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS
A digital factory uses advanced digital technology to make its manufacturing production more efficient .
A Digital Factory can also be known as a ‘ Smart Factory ’ or a ‘ Industry 4.0 Factory ’ – there are some subtle differences . A Smart Factory is more focused on production optimisation and automation .
Digital factories embrace connectivity for easier communication , data analytics to make better informed decisions and IoT sensors to monitor various parts of the factory . Cloud computing is used for data storage and analysis . In addition , energy efficiency and top cybersecurity make digital factories safer and more sustainable .