Factory Automation in 2024: Benifits, Solutions and Trends

Factory automation solutions, when successfully implemented, have a significant positive impact on productivity, sustainability, speed-to-market, and the agility of companies. However, only around 1% of manufacturers harness end-to-end digitalization where production, data collection, and decision-making processes are fully automated or significantly augmented through automation technologies.

Most factory leaders and executives understand the potential benefits of automated factories, they struggle to keep up with rapid technological advancements and determine specific use cases for their shop floor.

In this article, we will provide in-depth information on factory automation, the technologies that can be utilized along with their specific use cases by providing real life examples. Later, we will provide information on trends regarding factory automation and conclude the article by demonstrating best practices that can assist in making your factory a lighthouse, as well as how a partnership with Visionwell can support you on the digitalization journey.