| Level 1 Beginner | Level 2 Intermediate | Level 3 Experience | Level 4 Expert |
CPS | Few machine can be controlled through automation | Some machine and system infrastructure can be controlled through automation | Most machine and system infrastructure can be controlled through automation | Machine and systems can be controlled completely through automation |
IoT | Machines (and systems) have no M2M capability | Machines (and systems) are to some extent interoperable | Machines (and systems) are partially integrated | Machines (and systems) are fully integrated |
Big Data | Data is collected manually when required. e.g. sampling for quality control | Required data is collected digitally and analyze in certain areas | Comprehensive digital data collection and analyze in multiple areas | Comprehensive automated digital data collection and analyze across the entire process |
CM | Cloud solution not in use | Initial solution planned for cloud-base software, data storage and data analyses | Pilot solution implemented in some areas of the business | Multiple solution implemented across the business |
Robotic | Robot not in use in the factory | One or two activities are being carried out by robot | Some of the major hazardous activities are being carried out by robot | Most of the activities are being carried out by robot. |
AR | Augmented Reality glasses or display not in use | Augmented Reality and glasses or display used for small area | Augmented Reality and glasses or display used for some areas | Augmented Reality and glasses or display used for entire process |
Smart Factory | CPS, IoT, Big Data, CM, AR and AI not in use | Small part of CPS, IoT, Big Data, CM, AR and AI in use | Some part of CPS, IoT, Big Data, CM, AR and AI in use | All of CPS, IoT, Big Data, CM, AR and AI in use |