Edge computing in manufacturing is a technology framework that processes data near the source—on factory floors, within machines, or on embedded devices—rather than sending it to a centralized cloud or data center. This reduces latency and ensures real-time insights, crucial for industrial automation and predictive maintenance.
By decentralizing computing power, edge computing enhances cybersecurity, lowers data transmission costs, and enables faster response times in critical manufacturing processes.
This technology is particularly useful for real-time analytics, robotics, and automated quality control in smart factories.