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SMIC Factory of the Future Advisor Workshop
From 22–24 September in Novi Sad, we brought together a group of professionals for an intensive three-day workshop focused on supporting manufacturing companies in their

How ready is the Western Balkans for the next wave of digitalization in manufacturing?
Digitalization is reshaping manufacturing – but countries’ ability to benefit from it depends on more than technology alone. A new UNIDO study assesses the Western

Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 – Practical Pathways for Manufacturing Companies
We are pleased to continue the conversation on how manufacturing companies can move from theory to real-world implementation of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. This

Slovenian Ambassador Visits SMIC in Novi Sad to Explore Regional Innovation Cooperation
The Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Serbia, H.E. Dr Slobodan Šešum, together with a delegation from the Embassy, visited the Faculty of Technical

How Industry 4.0, digitalization, and the green transition are reshaping the industrial landscape
Organized under the UNIDO project “Fostering Industry 4.0 for Green Transition and Circular Economy in the Western Balkans”, the session offers an opportunity to:· Share

From Finance Gap to AI Leap: UNIDO Strengthens Western Balkans’ Digital Future Through AI and Innovation at FINNO 2026
Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina – At the FINNO 2026 Regional Conference, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the competitiveness

SMIC with UNIDO on Industry 4.0 in North Macedonia
SMIC and UNIDO AI Innovation and Digital Transformation engaged stakeholders in North Macedonia through two focus groups to advance Industry 4.0 and digital transformation for

SMIC with UNIDO on Industry 4.0 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SMIC and UNIDO AI Innovation and Digital Transformation have had the pleasure of hosting two focus groups to explore the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0

Regional research: Mapping the future of Industry 4.0 and circular economy in the Western Balkans
Help shape the future of digital and green transformation in the Western Balkans Participate in the regional survey on digital transformation and circular economy (for