Polk State College’s Engineering Technology students are leading the way in smart manufacturing innovation. In a recent capstone project, students developed a cloud-based data infrastructure system using the college’s liquid process control system.
This system integrates realtime sensory data—such as pressure, flow, temperature, and liquid level—into a cloud server, laying the groundwork for intelligent, connected factory operations. This hands-on project is a prime example of how manufacturing can benefit from new innovation.
Here is how this can help in manufacturing:
- Predictive maintenance contributes to more sustainable manufacturing.
- The project enhances decisionmaking, minimizing downtime.
- Foster new roles in data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and smart manufacturing.
Looking to the future, the integration of manufacturing systems like this will continue to transform the industry, making operations more efficient, sustainable, and connected.