Traditional Andon systems often rely heavily on manual operations. In a smart factory, the Andon system reduces the need for manual intervention. It enables automatic information transmission between equipment maintenance and engineering personnel. When equipment malfunctions, maintenance staff can receive SMS alerts directly on their mobile phones. The smart factory minimizes the time required to report equipment anomalies, thereby enhancing production efficiency.

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