The Smart Factory Evolution with Manuel Peter of ITK Engineering

On this episode, Manuel Peter, Group Leader Smart Factory Technologies at ITK Engineering, explores a range of topics around smart factory technologies and digitization in manufacturing. 

Key Takeaways:

(03:10) The transition from mechanical engineering to smart factory and Industry 4.0.
(05:01) Customized software vs standard software in manufacturing companies.
(09:11) The role of clear software architecture in development and maintenance.
(12:06) The stages of a digitization project in a manufacturing company.
(14:09) The role of proof of concept in minimizing risks and testing new technology elements.
(15:25) The development phase involves both ITK and customer developers working jointly.
(18:21) Utilization of CI/CD pipelines for efficient software development and deployment.
(21:30) Manuel's vision for the future of factories, focusing on AI and robotics integration.


Resources Mentioned:

ITK Engineering

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