The concept of the smart factory has been a futuristic vision ever since Henry Ford switched on the first moving assembly line 110 years ago. It is finally becoming a tangible reality, driven by technological advancements, artificial intelligence and urgent needs highlighted by the pandemic in 2020.
In a fascinating twist on the usual tale of such technology being imported from North America or Europe, one of the best demonstrations of its potential has come from the implementation by a South African team setting up a manufacturing simulation factory in Ireland...
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