What are the distinctions between smart factories, industrial internet, and the internet of things?

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What is the difference between the industrial internet for smart factories and the Internet of Things?

Industrial Internet and the Internet of Things (IoT) both leverage new technologies to achieve data acquisition, providing essential data for management. The distinction lies in the fact that, compared to the IoT, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) operates within a narrower scope.

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Time：2022-04-06

With the rise of smart factories, words that are popular alongside this concept include Industrial IoT and IoT. So, what is the difference between the two? The construction of smart factories certainly relies on both Industrial Internet of Things and Internet of Things. These two technologies leverage new approaches to collect data, providing the necessary information for management. The difference lies in that Industrial IoT has a narrower scope compared to IoT.

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