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Cloud Computing: Powering the Manufacturing Renaissance
Cloud Computing: Powering the Manufacturing Renaissance

January 29, 2023

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The Industrial Revolution of the 19th century marked the beginning of the manufacturing industry, in which raw materials were transformed into finished goods. During this period, the technology of human labor gave way to manufacturing techniques with machines and chemicals, turning craftsmen into wage laborers. Until recently, the market was dominated by handmade products. Recently, however, things have changed. Newer technologies dominate today’s manufacturing industry. Increasing digitization has put more pressure on manufacturers to streamline operations and optimize processes to meet increasingly demanding market requirements.

CAD software, collaboration tools, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence have all made their mark on the manufacturing industry in recent years. With cloud computing, manufacturers can harness these technologies easily and enjoy other benefits like optimized data storage and retrieval, remote access, and server-based software applications. Let’s look deeper into understanding the impact of cloud computing in the manufacturing industry:

Data Storage and Retrieval

Cloud computing enables manufacturers to easily access data stored in the cloud, making it easier to store and retrieve CAD data, design files, customer information, and inventory data. Smart machines and IoT devices can also be connected to cloud-based data storage solutions, providing manufacturers with real-time feedback through built-in sensors. These sensors can monitor and report data on everything from machine operation to environmental conditions, giving managers critical insight into and control over overall operational efficiency. The data also offers new ways to connect and share sensitive data more efficiently with customers and partners. Additionally, the cloud provides manufacturers with a more secure environment for data storage and facilitates compliance with data protection laws.

Remote Access

Remote access offers several advantages, including more efficient data storage, reduced internal IT costs, and the ability to access data from any device with a connection to the internet. It can also enable collaboration among employees, partners, and customers, which can help manufacturers improve efficiency and enhance operations by eliminating paper and digitizing operations. The cloud also enables businesses to build robust data protection processes in compliance with cybersecurity regulations by protecting sensitive data and only allowing access to data when required.

Server-Based Software and Apps

Manufacturers are increasingly turning to server-based software and applications to streamline operations and eliminate the need for desktop computers. Server-based software, also known as SaaS (software as a service), allows manufacturers to use applications hosted by third-party vendors over the Internet. It can help companies eliminate the need for internal IT departments, reduce IT costs and increase efficiency by making it easier for employees to access and share critical data. Server-based applications are also flexible and scalable, which can help manufacturers adapt to changing market conditions. Remote access to server-based software and applications can help manufacturers foster collaboration, increase efficiency and improve operations by eliminating paper and other inefficient processes.

Security and Risk Management

Sensitive data is processed daily by multinational manufacturers. This is test and quality data, warranty details, equipment histories, and, most importantly, highly confidential technical specifications for a product. The separation from user workstations is a key security advantage of the cloud over on-site servers and infrastructure. Phishing and email threats are the most common methods attackers use to gain network access. Attacks usually always penetrate through users’ workstations. They rarely come directly from the server environment. When enterprise infrastructure is hosted in the cloud, all workstations are fully segmented. Users in the cloud are not connected to the corporate network where the data resides. In addition, encryption helps prevent data from being vulnerable to attack, as the major cloud providers use military-grade AES 256 encryption, which prevents attackers from reading data they might steal.

 


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