Q$\mathrm{.}1.$ How a smartness could be introduced in a Manufacturing System? Explain it by a step$-$bystep approach.

$(30-$Mark$)$

Q$2.$ a$)$ What are the challenges and opportunities during the implementation of smartness in manufacturing?

$(10-$Mark$)$

b$)$ Having an automated system before the transformation process is an advantage or not? Explain pros and cons and where it is an advantage where is not.

$(10-$Mark$)$

c$)$ Automated Cells have Local Area Network $($LAN$)$ systems. How would you transform this network into an IoT system? Is LAN necessary for an IoT system establishment? Explain.

$(10-$Mark$)$

Q$3.$ What are the roles of supporting technologies:

a$)$ Industrial and Collaborative Robots?

$(20-$Mark$)$

b$)$ Additive Manufacturing Technologies?

$(20-$Mark$)$