Cisco's Connected Factory portfolio integrates factory automation systems and enterprise systems onto a single IP network. It allows manufacturers to remotely monitor equipment, predict maintenance needs, manage energy use in real-time, and securely connect devices. The latest addition is Factory Wireless, which provides a unified wireless solution for industrial IT applications. Connected Factory helps manufacturers increase flexibility and productivity, reduce downtime, and securely scale production facilities.

1. Connected
Factory Security
Connected
Factory Remote
Monitoring and
Response
Connected Factory
Automation
Connected
Factory Energy
Management
Connected
Factory Wireless
Cisco Connected Factory
gets you there.
Connected Factory integrates factory
automation and enterprise systems onto
a standards-based IP-network
for manufacturers of any size.
Cisco Connected Factory is a portfolio of
validated, proven architectures, capabilities
and market-leading technologies and
services for industrial markets.
All systems
integrated onto a
single, converged
network.
Add security
across the plant
for both digital and
physical assets.
Partners enable
predictive
maintenance
and remote
troubleshooting
Intelligent IoE
applications across
the network provide
real-time energy
use data.
Delivering unified
wireless for Industrial IT
applications, Factory
Wireless is the latest
solution that is part of
this portfolio.
NEW
Creates new flexible communication opportunities
between things, machines, data and people located
throughout the plant.
Seamlessly link to
partner solutions
Increase flexibility and agility to quickly
change production lines and introduce
Lower cabling costs for
mobile machine tools up to
Lower networking
costs
What if you could?
Legacy technology architectures can
divide manufacturing operations
into factory and business silos
leading these businesses to become
outdated and uncompetitive.
Forward-thinking manufacturers are
embracing converged networks that:
Increase employee
productivity
Reduce unplanned
downtime
Utilize networks of
intelligent machines
Securely integrate
factory floors with
business systems
Cisco Connected Factory
Today’s manufacturing sector faces unprecedented
challenges. And even better opportunities.
FACTORIES BUSINESSES
Maintenance worker is
alerted to the problem
on mobile device
A worker notices a problem. Alerts someone else to inspect. They walk
across the factory floor to investigate the machine problem. They walk back
to the office and call the appropriate repair resources. The proper tools are
located. Back at the machine, worker begins to fix the problem.
The machine's control
data can be viewed
remotely
Problem is diagnosed in
real time, from anywhere
in the plant
The right people, equipment
and parts get to the
machine faster
Machine is brought back
into service quickly.
Sample Scenario: Problem on the line
Previous Solution:
With Cisco Connected Factory, things
are far more efficient. Workers carry a
mobile device and are immediately
alerted to a problem.
The Cisco Connected Factory
offers manufacturers many
competitive advantages:
Factories retool quickly to
meet demand and cut
down on costly downtime.
More flexible factories
can reduce inventory
cost by 50%.
Manufacturers lose 5%
of production and 33%
of profits per year from
downtime.
63% of manufacturers
allow staff to bring smart
phones onto plant floors to
access needed information
and collaborate internally
and with partners.
Cyber attacks against
manufacturers have
increased 32% in the last
6 months.
Executives and operators
respond intelligently and
instantly to changing conditions
on the plant floor — and in the
marketplace — to increase
efficiency and save money.
Workers and supervisors make
decisions faster, avoid
unnecessary travel, and
instantly tap remote expertise.
Companies effectively
protect against
growing cyber-threats.
Production Flexibility
Global Visibility
Enlightened Mobility
Defense-in-Depth
Security
Want to learn more?
We have solutions to fit enterprise and
midsize manufacturing companies.
www.cisco.com/go/connectedfactory