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:Manuel Peter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-peter-50a3031aa/ITK Engineering - https://www.itk-engineering.de/en/If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit operations1.com.#Operations #Manufacturing #IndustrialAutomation