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Advanced Manufacturing Technology in Nigeria: A Review

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, , Citation T. C. Akintayo et al 2021 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1107 012115 DOI 10.1088/1757-899X/1107/1/012115

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imhade.okokpujie@covenantuniversity.edu.ng

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1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth Campus, South Africa

3 Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Abstract

This paper reviews the present state of the act of advanced manufacturing technology of the manufacturing in the Nigerian economy. Furthermore, this review also carried out a study on the current trend of an advanced level of operation of the manufacturing industry in Nigeria. In this study, some key changelings are identified, and possible solutions are recommended on why the innovative technology is yet to be embraced and implemented despite the vast and fantastic contribution it could impact on the socio, economic, and political development of the nation. This study will assist the Government of Nigeria to make a move in developing strategic plans on replacing the local manufacturing process to the advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) to strengthen the economy of the nation further.

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