Automation

What Does ‘Factory of the Future’ Really Mean?

ABB describes their vision of the flexible, automated factory 4.0.

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One of the goals of flexible manufacturing and advanced automation is to make production of one single part as cost-effective as a mass production run. Digital manufacturing technologies such as network-connected machines are bringing this goal closer to reality.

In this video, ABB head of global product management Hui Zhang explains ABB’s take on the term. 

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.