Assumptions for the Application of Internet of Things Solutions in a Smart Factory Demonstrator
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https://doi.org/10.4108/dtip.11723Keywords:
Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, production systems, RFID, predictive maintenance, 4Factory, production digitalisationAbstract
The article presents the role and applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) within the concept of a smart factory, with particular emphasis on the Smart Factory laboratory demonstrator at Poznan University of Technology. Key IoT functions are discussed, including the integration of sensors, information systems, and actuators in order to fully digitise production processes. The demonstrator enables replication of real industrial processes, such as production flow control, material inventory supervision, and monitoring of technical equipment operations. The article presents the architecture of the IoT infrastructure, the use of RFID technology, and the implementation of predictive maintenance based on sensor data analysis. The results indicate that IoT implementation significantly increases operational efficiency, improves production quality, and reduces downtimes, although it requires overcoming organisational and technological barriers. The Smart Factory demonstrator serves as a practical platform for research and education in the area of Industry 4.0.
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