Compared to traditional factories, the main characteristic of a smart factory lies in the word "smart." Specifically, the first aspect is the intelligence of systems and equipment. For example, in a traditional factory, a measuring device's only function and responsibility is to measure. Once the measurement is completed, data is manually collected and then used in the next production step. In a smart factory, however, a measuring device not only measures but also stores and transmits measurement data. Equipment intelligence is the foundation of a smart factory. Building on the intelligence of systems and equipment is another characteristic of a smart factory—interconnectivity. Taking the same measuring device as an example, after obtaining data, it transmits the data to other devices, creating interconnectivity between devices. This process is the essence of interconnectivity in a smart factory. Furthermore, this process also reveals another characteristic of a smart factory: labor reduction. Through interconnectivity between devices, intelligent data transmission becomes possible, eliminating the need for manual data collection and transmission. This not only frees up human resources but also enhances the production efficiency of the smart factory while reducing production costs.

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