IoT (Internet of Things)

IoT connects physical equipment through sensors and networks to collect and transmit operational data in real time, forming the foundation of smart factories and intelligent manufacturing.

Common applications include equipment utilization monitoring, real-time production analytics, and predictive maintenance. A common misconception is buying sensors before deciding what to monitor — the right order is to identify the key metrics worth tracking first, then decide which sensors and data frequency are actually needed, to avoid collecting large volumes of data nobody uses.