Glossary

Packaging specially developed for the online mail order business.

"electronic Bill of Materials"

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) directly at or near the data source.

Describes the transfer of the computing power of central computers to decentralised points of a network

Measure of how effectively input energy is converted into useful output.

Efficient factory planning optimizes processes, space, and resources for maximum economic efficiency and performance.

The end effector (TCP) is the tool at the robot arm's tip that directly interacts with the workpiece, e.g., for gripping, welding, or measuring.

Systematic analysis to identify energy savings in industrial operations.

An energy-efficient factory reduces energy consumption through smart technologies, processes, and systems.

Production concept in which companies manufacture their products based on their customers' requirements.

refers to the needs-based time planning and control of internal company resources

The acronym "ESG" stands for the terms "environment", "social" and "governance".

is used as part of the harmonisation of manufacturing

Central component in data integration and processing.

EU-wide valid system for the classification of sustainable economic activities.

Information is always generated and distributed when there is a relevant event (e.g. attainment of a certain manufacturing goal).

Describes a quality control method carried out at a later point in time

variant of the signal kanban

Technical process in which a material is pressed through a shaping opening (nozzle).