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The process of improving conventional operation so that non-consumer devices can communicate with each other via the Internet is known as Internet-connected machinery.

The internet-connected Machines are used in manufacturing facilities, companies, organisations, governments, utilities, and defence facilities for escalating productivity, efficiency, and safety to reduce hazardous and non-hazardous waste during the whole operation.

The IoT-connected machine market share can be expanded by the rapid adoption of digitalization and automation across various industries.

In manufacturing sectors, smart and connected products are emerging and are possible through vast improvements in processing power and device miniaturisation with the use of the network benefits of ubiquitous wireless connectivity.

The products combine hardware, sensors, data storage, microprocessors, software, and connectivity in myriad ways. It also requires companies to build an entirely new technology infrastructure that consists of sensor networks, devices, and software platforms.

IoT devices are a variety of internet-connected machinery with an integrated CPU, network adapter, and firmware built on an open-source platform. It is connected to a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server and acquires an IP address that the device can use to function on the network.

IoT devices are accessible directly over the public internet, which is designed to operate exclusively on private networks.

One of the emerging fields is The Internet of Things and machine-to-machine technology, where objects are interconnected to create a network of devices to communicate with each other.

Industries are dynamically shaped by the IoT by interconnecting machines with intelligence. The major examples of internet-connected machinery in manufacturing sectors are:

• The Industrial Internet of Things is a series of internet-connected sensors and devices providing real-time data.
• Smart, connected products combine hardware, sensors, data storage, microprocessors, software, and connectivity in myriad ways. The companies are built on an entirely new technological infrastructure.
• Robotics is also used in manufacturing units to improve productivity, efficiency, and reliability. It enhances connectivity and the ability to communicate at different events.
• The Additive Manufacturing process creates a three-dimensional object by adding layers of materials. In a manufacturing unit, technology creates complex parts and reduces waste.
• Advanced robotics is used in manufacturing units to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
• Augmented and virtual reality technologies used in manufacturing units are mainly used to improve training, maintenance, and quality control.

As can be seen, the main purpose of these technologies is to improve productivity, efficiency, reliability, safety, and quality control in the manufacturing industry.

Sources:- Ericsson, FortunebusinessInsights, hbr, techtarget, norscan, Infosys, amfg, zipitwireless, stefanini