In previous decades, there was no reliable way for factory operators to prevent equipment from breaking down unexpectedly and leaving their operations at a standstill. But with the increasing presence of IIOT sensors that monitor and process data at production plants in real time, this uncertainty is becoming a thing of the past.

Preventive maintenance, and especially edge computing, is transforming manufacturing in today’s smart factories. By enabling the close monitoring of equipment, workers can be alerted well before failures happen. Jason Ng, business development director at Adlink, outlines this and some of the other advantages of edge computing, while pointing out a complex hurdle that manufacturers must first overcome before reaping its full benefits.

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