Learn how Remote Access enables faster resolution of plant floor issues. (Video - 4:46 min)
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Control and Flexibility on the Factory Floor
As a complete end-to-end solution, Cisco Ethernet to the Factory (EttF) provides increased efficiency, highly secure real-time visibility, and integration of automation systems with business applications. The EttF solution lets you:
Make strategic business decisions that are backed up by real-time information from the plant floor
Increase overall operational efficiency through the use of standard network technologies
Improve access to production systems
This solution incorporates Cisco's industry-leading network-based security solutions to protect critical manufacturing systems while allowing secure access for authorized personnel, regardless of location.
Solution Overviews
Factory Architecture Animation
Watch an interactive demonstration of EttF architecture to understand the business and technical benefits of integrated network architecture.
Cisco Ethernet to the Factory Brochure
Learn how EttF gives manufacturers the flexibility to change
orders or specifications on request without compromising existing production
process. (PDF
- 566 KB)
Case Studies
General Motors
GM implements global standards and integrated network architecture connecting factories with the corporate network, reducing downtime by 95 percent. (Video - 5:10 min)
Festo Networks
Festo Networks leverages the Cisco Ethernet to the Factory solution to increase productivity. (PDF - 1.72 MB)
AMD
Learn how AMD enhances business performance with Cisco Intelligent Networked Manufacturing Solutions
Rockwell Automation
From joint reference architectures to education webcasts, learn how the collaboration between Cisco and Rockwell Automation benefits manufacturers.
