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The Future of Manufacturing: From Data Silos to Smart Factories
Introduction: A Glimpse Into the Past and Present
The speaker begins by referencing Johannes Gutenberg, the German blacksmith and inventor of the printing press in the 15th century. Gutenberg's invention revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge, enabling mass printing and global distribution of books, thus sparking the IT revolution that underpins modern society and economy. This historical moment laid the foundation for the data-driven world we inhabit today, where information is instantly accessible at our fingertips through devices like smartphones, powered by services such as ChatGPT and Google.