CPS and Smart Manufacturing: How Our Factories Will Evolve

Shortly, factories will undergo a revolution with cyber-physical systems (CPS) at their core - a convergence of physical machines and digital intelligence.

CPS allows factories to operate efficiently and flexibly, achieving higher productivity, customized orders and less waste. A 2024 study revealed that CPS can boost productivity by 38% through real-time coordination. As illustrated in Li's factory, where his robots effortlessly switch tasks. However, just like any open market, CPS can be susceptible to security threats , putting production at risk