Cyber manufacturing is a concept derived from cyber-physical systems (CPS) that refers to a modern manufacturing approach aiming to provide an information-transparent environment. This approach attempts to support asset management, enabling reconfiguration, and maintaining productivity. In contrast to an alternative, experience-based management systems, cyber manufacturing intends to establish an evidence-based environment, informing equipment users about networked asset status and translating raw data into risk assessments and actionable information. Key technologies include the design of cyber-physical systems and the combination of engineering domain knowledge with computer sciences and information technologies. Among these are mobile applications for manufacturing, which are of interest to both industry and academia.[1]
Several technologies are involved in developing cyber-manufacturing solutions. The following is a short description of these technologies and their involvement in cyber-manufacturing.
In 2013, the Office of Naval Research in the US Military has issued a proposal solicitation subjected for cyber-manufacturing.[2]