IoT (Industrial Internet of Things)

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the network of sensors, controllers, and connected devices embedded in manufacturing equipment and physical products—providing the real-time data streams that synchronize a digital twin with its physical counterpart.

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Finocchiaro, Michael. “IoT (Industrial Internet of Things).” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/iot-industrial-internet-of-things