Can Africa Develop Open-Source or Low-Cost Machine Tools Tailored...

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Can Africa Develop Open-Source or Low-Cost Machine Tools Tailored to Its Local Economic Realities?

Africa’s industrial future depends on its ability to control the tools of production — literally. Machine tools are the backbone of industrialization; they shape metals, fabricate parts, and make other machines possible. Yet, Africa remains a consumer of such equipment, heavily dependent on imports from Europe, China, and India. The challenge is not only access to advanced...

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