INDUSTRY 4.0 SKILLS

University of Minho & Work 4.0 Consortium

Stakeholder Viewpoint – Third The technical developments are radically changing not only the prospects of which work will remain to be carried out by people, but also the working conditions that will apply for them. This means by whom, where, when and how the work will be carried out. This flexibilization in working conditions is […]

Centigrade

Stakeholder Viewpoint Transforming industry into a ‘smart factory’ is a major challenge for companies in many ways. As well as developing and implementing new processes and IoT-capable production facilities, one of the most important aspects is the human factor. There are numerous further training and professional education courses designed to get employees ready for new […]

Nobilia

Stakeholder viewpoint Nobilia is Europe’s largest kitchen manufacturer and it builds on state-of-the-art production processes and the work of its staff. The company is currently building a new factory in Germany’s Saarland and Dr. Lars M. Bopf, CEO of Nobilia-Werke, explains the importance of automation in the furniture industry, international markets and the role of employees. […]

University of Minho & Work 4.0 Consortium

Learning Practice 3 This best practice outlines some concrete recommendations for developing certain future-proof skills. Since the focus is on the digital economy and the labour market transformations it entails, the recommendations address effective strategy for the development of these skills for working in virtual and smart work environments. Source: http://work4-0.eu/      

University of Minho & Work 4.0 Consortium

Learning Practice 2 The coming decades will witness to profound social, cultural and economic changes enhanced by rapid scientific and technological advances. New businesses, forms of social organization and work models will bring numerous opportunities for personal and collective development as well as complex challenges of individual well-being and social progress. Professional success will depend […]

EIT Manufacturing & Skills.move

Skills.move is EIT Manufacturing’s guided learning platform. Skills.move aims to support Europe’s manufacturing industry to upskill and reskill its current and future workforce by providing individuals easy access to a personalised learning experience. The curriculum has been co-created with EIT Manufacturing’s partner community in line with pre-identified industry needs. Source: https://www.skillsmove.eu/

NEMAK

Nemak Slovakia within the InTech association in town Žiar and Hronom, Slovakia, established Private Secondary Technical Vocational School, using dual education. Nemak is a leading provider of innovative light weighting solutions for the global automotive industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of aluminium components for power-train and body structure applications. The lack of qualified […]

Sova Digital

Industry 4.0 is a natural evolution that uses current technologies to increase the competitiveness of businesses. That is a long-term and strategic corporate change that no external supplier can supply. It must be a change managed by the company’s top management. However, its scope also exceeds the possibilities of ordinary business. Therefore, to achieve the […]

TestBed 4.0

TestBed 4.0 is a specialised workplace, focused on solving the practical needs of industry in the field of Industry 4.0, creating cooperation between industry and universities, and involving young talented students in solving the practical needs of practice. The ambition of TestBed 4.0 is to provide real-world outputs, information and support for industrial enterprises, and […]

The Arxcelerator Program by Oculavis

The Arxcelerator program offers corporates the opportunity to tackle the implementation of augmented reality into their operational processes together in a consortium with other companies. In the protected atmosphere of a professionally managed six-month program, participants can discuss technical and organizational challenges, find joint solutions, exchange experiences, and develop best practices in the design of […]