Computer Integrated Manufacturing started in the 1980s. In recent years, affordable internet of things technologies have seen the development of new business models that allow companies to sustainably implement fully automated systems. Yet there are software integration issues, political implications, and security threats that accompany them. Dr Ing. Emmanuel Francalanza speaks to Daiva and Chris about engineering the factory of the future.
You can read Emmanuel Francalanza's original article in THINK magazine here: https://www.um.edu.mt/think/designing-the-factory-of-the-future/
ReThink is produced by THINK magazine (https://www.um.edu.mt/think/) together with Campus FM (http://maltauniversitybroadcasting.com/), and hosted by Daiva Repeckaite and Chris Styles
Our theme music is by princess wonderful: https://soundcloud.com/user-677060394
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