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This book was written to help readers understand and utilize the concept of a smart factory by establishing a Data Acquisition System (DAS), which automatically collects sensor signals and data related to facility/process in real-time. It covers topics such as how to bring collected data from the server into Excel and R for practical use, as well as introducing machine learning. This is not an introduction of products such as a Vision System that uses smart cameras and AI functions to screen defective products, an automatic recognition parking system for vehicle license plates, or a smart farm (intelligent farm) that utilizes AI sensors. Instead, this book introduces the basics and principles of artificial intelligence (machine learning, deep learning). By understanding the basics and principles, it becomes easy to apply them in practice. This book is not limited to specific readers, but is aimed at the following: ● Individuals or companies interested in real-time automatic data collection systems for equipment/process lines ● Individuals or companies who want to establish a server at a low cost and utilize it with DAS ● Those who want to gain experience with IoT (Internet of things), servers, big data, R, etc. ● Companies planning and promoting the establishment of a DIY smart factory and wanting to operate it successfully ● Companies expecting savings more than 70% of ICT CAPEX with Low-Code/No-Code Development, OSS and general-purpose SCADA software ● Individuals who want to understand the basics and principles of artificial intelligence and apply them easily DAS, translated literally as "Data Acquisition System," is practically expressed as a real-time automatic data collection system. This concept involves reading sensor signals in real-time and automatically storing the data in a computer, instead of manually inputting data into a computer. DAS forms the foundation of smart factories, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, autonomous driving, the Internet of things (IoT), MES, and its importance is increasingly growing in our daily lives. However, these important systems or functions are not widely implemented or utilized in our small and medium-sized manufacturing sites. This is undoubtedly a weakness when compared to global advanced small and medium-sized enterprises. The contents of this book are essential knowledge for all employees of a company related to smart factories, and it provides guidance for successfully establishing and operating a smart factory. Additionally, it offers a path for future entrepreneurs and current manufacturing practitioners and business people to have manufacturing competitiveness in mind. This book is designed to help non-IT professionals easily access and understand the basic programming aspects of smart factories, enabling them to have a convergent mindset as practitioners. It provides ways to approach programming in a user-friendly manner, allowing for a better understanding of the field.