Plenary Talk: Delays in Control over Communication Networks: Characterization, Impact, and Reduction Strategies

Abstract

The most notable trend in manufacturing over the past five years is probably the move towards networks at all levels of industrial systems. At lower levels in the factory infrastructure, these networks provide solutions with higher reliability, visibility and diagnosability, and enable capabilities such as distributed control, diagnostics, safety, and device interoperability. At higher levels, especially with the availability of internet services, networks enable factory-wide automated scheduling, control, and diagnostics; improve data storage and visibility; and open the door to e-manufacturing.