Exploiting Advances in Video Technology for Use in Smart Manufacturing

Video content and technology is an integral part of our private and professional lives. We consume news and entertainment content, and besides communication and learning there are many more significant application areas. One area, however, where video content and technology is not (yet) utilized and exploited to a large extent are production environments in factories of the producing industries like the semiconductor and electronic components and systems (ECS) industries. This article outlines some of the opportunities and challenges towards better exploitation of video content and technology in such contexts. An understanding of the current situation is the basis for future socio-technical interventions where video technology may be integrated in work processes within factories.