The transformation to a Smart Factory cannot be accomplished overnight. Whether it is a newly built factory or an existing one, the construction of a smart factory requires steady progress step by step. The transformation to a Smart Factory is generally divided into three phases: the first is achieving online connectivity, the second is realizing data-driven operations, and the third is attaining intelligent automation—each step is indispensable.

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