The factory of the future is here

14 July 2024 - 00:00 By ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK

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...

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