COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING -- Out With the Old?

* Communication of data between workflow components (hardware and software) from different manufacturers, with the promise of plug-and-play connectivity.

Due to the level of development to date, what's been missing from the JDF discussion are real-world examples of its implementation, including analysis of the costs, benefits and barriers to adoption. As has been noted many times, Drupa 04 was seen as marking a turning point in the evolution of JDF—from theory to reality. The first detailed field reports were expected to be released at the show.