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---
title: "Introduction to Smart Manufacturing"
format: revealjs
---

## What is Smart Manufacturing?

**Smart manufacturing** uses data-driven
technologies to optimize production processes.

::: {.callout-note}
Key technologies include IoT sensors,
machine learning, and digital twins.
:::

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  - title: "Introduction to Smart Manufacturing"
    duration_minutes: 90
    learning_objectives:
      - "Define smart manufacturing and its key components"
      - "Identify the role of IoT in modern factories"
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      - title: "What is Industry 4.0?"
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      - title: "Hands-On: Sensor Data Basics"
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