Access control and authentication in a modern factory environment encompass a wide range of applications, including physical access control, network and data access, machine authentication for production lines, industrial vending for parts and supplies, and driver identification for fleet and material handling vehicles, to name a few. Not to mention access to company amenities such as the parking garage, cafeteria, EV charging ports, or gym.

This whitepaper explores the uses of access technology across the Smart Factory and the benefits of a unified access control system for security, efficiency, sustainability, and worker convenience. It also discusses how manufacturers can build a scalable, versatile access system that leverages the ID badge or smartphone apps already in use by employees, as well as the pros and cons of RFID badges vs. smartphones in a manufacturing environment.

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SOURCE Elatec