There are still certain differences between automation and informatization in smart factories. The main distinction lies in the application of the Internet. Automation in a smart factory involves no Internet-connected equipment, robots, or CNC machines, whereas informatization in a smart factory leverages sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other technologies to enable device interconnection, data collection, and real-time monitoring.

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