The webinar Smart Manufacturing: A Cost-Saving Option For Manufacturing in Nigeria began at 2 PM, hosted by Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). In his keynote address, Segun Ajayi-Kadir welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of smart manufacturing in driving Nigeria’s economic growth.
The guest speaker, Prof. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Founder of African Technology Innovation & Institute (ATII), discussed smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies. The webinar covered the evolution of industrial revolutions, from mechanization to smart manufacturing:
Key technologies driving Industry 4.0 include:
These technologies enable smart, connected, and efficient manufacturing systems. Prof. Ekeng-Itua highlighted the potential outcomes of adopting smart manufacturing, including increased productivity, improved competitiveness, and economic growth.
The presentation emphasized the importance of leveraging data analytics, automating complex tasks, and optimizing manufacturing processes to drive efficiency and reduce downtime. By adopting smart manufacturing technologies, Nigerian manufacturers can achieve enhanced efficiency, cost reduction, innovation, and sustainable growth.