This chapter addresses how information and communication technologies
(ICT) can be used in industrial engineering and manufacturing, as well as how Web
and Agent Technologies can be used to maintain and monitor the status of mechanical
and electrical systems. Condition monitoring in the manufacturing sector demands
great competence and full potential. This prompted the adoption of distributed and
artificial intelligence technologies for condition monitoring in the industrial sector. ICT
integration with the mechanical industry has been more efficient as decision support
tools subsequently. This chapter outlines the integration, maintenance, diagnostic, and
prognosis uses of ICT technologies in manufacturing and other industries.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, ICT, Monitoring, Maintenance engineering, Mechanical industry.
