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Tripartite effort to set up smart factory

Auto parts maker Daisin has adopted automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for parts delivery during the production process.

Total Access Communication (DTAC) Plc, the country’s third largest mobile operator by subscriber base, has collaborated with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) and auto parts maker Daisin to develop a smart factory prototype capitalising on 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

The Federation of Thai Industries indicated its survey in 2018 revealed only 2% of the 1,589 firms surveyed were at the Industry 4.0 level and the proportion is likely to increase to only 4-5%.

According to management consultancy McKinsey & Co, driven by IoT technology, global factories could generate between US$1.4 trillion and $3.3 trillion by 2030.

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