In the realm of advanced and smart manufacturing, the pursuit of efficiency, quality, and innovation is relentless. Companies continually seek to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve product quality to maintain a competitive edge. A transformative technology that is significantly contributing to these goals is edge computing. By processing data closer to its source, edge computing offers manufacturers real-time insights, enhanced process control, and predictive maintenance capabilities, and thereby revolutionizing quality and efficiency on the factory floor.