The past 3 decades are characterized by the introduction of digital tools in the manufacturing sector, and by the advent of mechatronics being used for repetitive and fast material handling within logistics. Retrospectively this time is referred as the 3 rd Industrial Revolution. Presently, the cyber-physical systems and cyber-physical production systems are being referenced as substituents of the 4 th Industrial Revolution. The Authors have selected some outstanding episodes within this transition time to highlight the Hungarian successful achievements developed and implemented by talented researchers and innovative ideas by far-looking professors. The article also offers elements of visions for technology development, focusing on the new results of robotics and on biotransformation in manufacturing.
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