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P4-C3: Automation systems integration and smart factories

Course 3: Automation systems integration and smart factories

Course agenda

In this course, you will find:

  • Smart factory and its impact on manufacturing
  • Intelligent Manufacturing System
  • Technologies – Artificial Intelligence methods used in manufacturing
  • Benefits of a Smart Factory
  • Main competences needed for managers and for workers

Organizational info:

  • This course contains 5 lessons.
  • Lessons include written content, case studies and practical exercises.
  • To complete this course, you need 300 minutes (5 x 60 minutes).
  • You can pause the course anytime and return to where you finished whenever you want.
  • You can follow the course as it flows or at your own pace, rearranging the order of the lessons.
  • At the end of the course, you will take a test containing 8 questions. 
  • You can take the test 2 times, if necessary. 
  • You must score min. 85% of the correct answers to receive the official certificate of completion.

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Participants’ Pains

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Today, it is clear that smart manufacturing or intelligent manufacturing are not just trendy or marketing buzzwords.

To understand smart manufacturing, candidates interested in this field need to be provided with knowledge of the defined basic structure of cyber-physical systems, principles of intelligent manufacturing, key features of the technologies used, as well as the benefits and risks of the new production methods and the requirements for new knowledge and skills in the expanded scope of work.

Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that this progress is leading to the creation of a work environment where the physical and virtual worlds converge, and people, machines, objects, and systems are interconnected through ICT and the internet, dynamically communicating in real-time and organizing and optimizing processes.

Industry 4.0 not only changes the essence of manufacturing but also demands a radical change in the content of the educational process, focusing on digitization and advanced technologies that enhance competitiveness and production efficiency, as well as product personalization. The sooner university students acquire the required knowledge in the most understandable form, the more they can immediately apply themselves in the job market.

Smart manufacturing not only changes the nature of production processes but also requires a radical change in the content of the educational process in terms of skills and knowledge, focusing on digitization and advanced technologies that enhance competitiveness, production efficiency, and product personalization.

Participants’ Gains

So, we developed this course, in which…

Participants will understand that the automated Smart Factory 4.0 is a flexible system that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for automatic performance optimization and the integration of production system elements or assembly lines for autonomous control of manufacturing processes.

They will learn about the application of artificial intelligence methods in the structure of production processes, communication, and data collection based on the Internet. The shift in the role of humans, their functions, and decision-making activities will be emphasized. Participants will grasp the differences between traditional manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing and the rationale behind building smart manufacturing systems. By acquiring these skills, participants will gain a competitive edge and enhance their employability in the job market.

Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the principles of smart manufacturing and be prepared to apply them in real production conditions. The educational module will also include practical inspirations that will provide theoretical knowledge to enhance participants’ professional competencies.

P4-C2: Advanced robotics and human-robot collaboration

Course 2: Advanced robotics and human-robot collaboration

Course agenda

In this course, you will find:

  • Definitions and Functions of Robots
  • Types of Industrial Robots
  • Human-Robot Collaboration
  • Conditions for Safety in Human-Robot Collaboration
  • Examples, cases and applications

Organizational info:

  • This course contains 5 lessons.
  • Lessons include written content and case studies.
  • To complete this course, you need 300 minutes (5 x 60 minutes).
  • You can pause the course anytime and return to where you finished whenever you want.
  • You can follow the course as it flows or at your own pace, rearranging the order of the lessons.
  • At the end of the course, you will take a test containing 8 questions. 
  • You can take the test 2 times, if necessary. 
  • You must score min. 85% of the correct answers to receive the official certificate of completion.

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Participants’ Pains

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Today, the market demand for acquiring and increasing the competitiveness of graduates in practice includes knowledge in the area of understanding and immediate resolution of increasing automation in technological,manipulative, and service activities based on advanced robotics.

Advanced robotics showcases knowledge of the development of industrial robots, their characteristics, and functions. It emphasizes that a properly programmed robot can replicate human activities much more precisely and quickly.

It is a relatively new and rapidly developing part of robotics, where fundamental questions about mutual symbiosis are still being shaped. It can be said that deploying an industrial robot is now a “simple” task. However, with collaborative robots, we need to explore many new aspects such as understanding the capabilities of cobots, what tasks they can perform, how they can behave in collaboration with humans, their characteristics and parameters, and how they are programmed.

Collaborative robots represent a new technology that requires new approaches, methodologies, and designs. In the case of collaborative robots, it is necessary to reassess many new aspects, such as recognizing the opportunities that “cobots” bring, what they can do, how they can interact with humans, and which areas or operations they are suitable for.

The nature and manner of work for robot-human collaboration are changing “standard” working conditions. Thanks to these concepts, certain types of work become more accessible and flexible. New work formats and platforms are emerging in the labor market, which are changing traditional approaches to shaping work teams and working conditions.

Individually determining tasks for humans or robots is a relatively simple task. However, the complexity lies in harmonizing their activities, “teaching” them to understand each other, and achieving satisfaction, especially on the human side. Humans should feel that the robot is not an obstacle to their work but rather a partner that makes their work easier and more successful.

Participants’ Gains

So, we developed this course, in which…

Emphasis will be placed on highlighting that the proper selection of an industrial robot can accurately and efficiently replicate human activities. To achieve this goal, the graduate will possess knowledge about robot construction, the ability to distinguish between different types of robots, and familiarity with the functions and parameters of industrial robots. They will gain an understanding of what tasks robots can perform and for which operations they can be used.

A new type of robot has entered the industrial environment, characterized by its ability to safely collaborate with humans. The content of this module will provide knowledge about the key functions of cobots in human collaboration, with an emphasis on safety. Graduates will gain an understanding of what robots can accomplish and the operations they can be used for, as well as the differences between industrial robots and cobots.
Achieving these goals will not only improve the approach to robot selection but also the overall organization of the workspace (design, ergonomics) and its functioning (particularly task allocation and competencies between humans and robots).

Why should people perform difficult, routine, or dangerous tasks when industrial robots and cobots can handle them effortlessly? This opens up new opportunities for employees to engage in more interesting and creative work. The wide portfolio of industrial robots and cobots allows for finding ideal solutions in material handling, machine operation, welding, assembly, testing, quality control, as well as in logistics chains. Moreover, they find applications in areas such as rehabilitation, agriculture, and other fascinating fields.

P4-C1: Additive manufacturing

Course 1: Additive manufacturing

Course agenda

In this course, you will find:

  • The Role of Additive Manufacturing in the Industry 4.0
  • How does 3D print work?
  • Types of Additive Manufacturing 
  • Which materials can be used for 3D printing?
  • Where is Additive Manufacturing used and its advantages

Organizational info:

  • This course contains 5 lessons.
  • Lessons include written content, case studies, and practical excercies.
  • To complete this course, you need 300 minutes (5 x 60 minutes).
  • You can pause the course anytime and return to where you finished whenever you want.
  • You can follow the course as it flows or at your own pace, rearranging the order of the lessons.
  • At the end of the course, you will take a test containing 8 questions. 
  • You can take the test 2 times, if necessary. 
  • You must score min. 85% of the correct answers to receive the official certificate of completion.

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Participants’ Pains

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There is a growing interest in understanding how 3D printing works, the most commonly used types of 3D printing, deciphering the acronyms associated with 3D printing technologies, and the production time involved in 3D printing, among other questions, particularly among the younger generation.

It is a method of creating a physical object from a digital design, involving various techniques and materials, but generally based on adding successive layers. Additive manufacturing enables faster and more cost-effective prototyping as parts are directly produced from their digital models, eliminating the need for extensive technical documentation.

Allocating enough resources and expertise to data protection and privacy issues is another concern in companies. Especially, SMEs may not have the knowledge, expertise or financial resources necessary to carry out data protection impact assessments, data breach notifications or data audits, in contrast to large companies.

Wide acceptance of new technologies in the workplace is a challenge for young people as well. When students gain a basic understanding of such technologies, they will be able to ease their transition to advanced smart manufacturing jobs and adapt effectively to the changing technological environment, preparing their careers for the future.

Participants’ Gains

So, we developed this course, in which…

The topic of additive manufacturing technology is highly sought after by both educational institutions and industry.
3D printing, often referred to as additive manufacturing, covers a variety of ways to create three-dimensional objects from digital files. This topic will introduce students to the main concept of 3D printing, including familiarization with the most common technologies and materials. The student should be able to distinguish between different approaches to additive manufacturing and be able to choose the most appropriate one for a given case of rapid prototyping or custom manufacturing of components.

Currently, there are numerous technological methods of 3D printing as well as a variety of materials available. To make the right decision regarding the production method for 3D products or models, it is necessary to have knowledge of their specific characteristics, the desired outcomes, the conditions under which they will be used, and based on that, choose the appropriate method, material, and 3D printer to determine the production process conditions for the 3D product.

3D printing has long ceased to be confined to the realm of technology enthusiasts. Three-dimensional printing has penetrated various industries, including aerospace, medicine, construction, and many others. A comparison is made between the advantages of 3D printing and conventional manufacturing. Particularly interesting for beginners who want to acquire knowledge in this field will be a step-by-step approach, starting from the design phase of their model to its printing.

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