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Global Lighthouse Network: Illuminating the Future of Manufacturing or Exacerbating Inequality?

The GLN holds immense potential for revolutionizing manufacturing, but its success hinges on addressing the challenges and risks proactively.

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Oct 14, 2024
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In Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, robots precisely assemble electrical components, smart sensors monitor production lines in real-time, and workers effortlessly manage the entire process using tablets at Schneider Electric's lighthouse factory. This isn't a scene from science fiction, but a snapshot of the ongoing revolution in manufacturing. The Global Lighthouse Network is reshaping the future of manufacturing, but is this transformation a beacon lighting the way forward or a catalyst for increasing inequality? Let's delve into this innovative network that's changing the world.

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