WEBINAR: The Issues and Developments of Digital Manufacturing

Course Description:

In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, understanding the nuances of digitalization is paramount. This course taught by one of our partner universities, Czech Technical University, offers a comprehensive exploration of key concepts and practical applications shaping this transformative journey.

Through a series of engaging modules, participants will delve into critical topics, including:

1. Business Models Based on Data: Uncover practical examples and success stories of business models leveraging data as the cornerstone of success. Gain insights into how data-driven approaches are reshaping manufacturing strategies and driving competitive advantage in the digital era.
2. Concepts of Digital Twins: Explore the revolutionary concept of digital twins, dissecting their advantages and limitations. Understand how digital twins facilitate predictive maintenance, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making processes within manufacturing environments.
3. Creating a Digital Twin of a Simple Machine: Dive into hands-on exercises to develop a digital twin of a simple machine. Explore the step-by-step process of creating digital replicas, understanding their intricacies, and harnessing their potential to optimize performance and efficiency.

Day 1 – 16 Oct 2024

Industry 4.0 business models built on data:

• Data as a Service, Answer as a Service, AI as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, etc
• Digital chains and ecosystems
• Virtual marketplace

Examples of business models built on Industry 4.0 technologies: New sources of profit

• Providing a product as a service
• Remote monitoring and control
• Predictive maintanance
• Platforms and ecosystems
• Production of individualized products
• Decentralized production close to the point of consumption
• Virtual simulation and testing
• Virutal and augmented reality

Day 2 – 17 Oct 2024

Concepts of Digital Twins: Different approaches to processing stored data using digital twins (EIT Manufacturing’s learning platform, skills.move webinar).

A Practical Simulation Task with a Digital Twin: Working with a digital twin in the MillVis software with an eye on new business models in context of Industry 4.0.

Learning outcomes:

• Gain insights into the historical progression of design tools, exploring their evolution over time.
• Understand the significance of digital supply chains within the manufacturing sector.
• Learn practical applications of AI and expert systems for optimizing process design and production planning.
• Acquire essential knowledge and skills to navigate and innovate within the dynamic digital manufacturing environment.

Assessment method and certification:

• Recognise business models based on data as a new source of profit
• Distinguish the real value of digital twins in engineering applications from the myth
• Practice knowledge in a simulation task using original and intuitive software
• Knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of digital manufacturing
• Key concepts and practical applications

Eligibility criteria:

• Any interested individual can enroll to the programme

• The program is in English and you must understand, read and write English at a proficient level

Save 15% by enrolling to all 6 Manufacturing Innovation Webinars

1. Manufacturing and Industrial Insights and Tendencies (30 & 31 MAY 2024)
2. Challenges of Supply Chain in Manufacturing (20 & 21 JUNE 2024)
3. Technology as a Driver for Solution Design (16 & 17 SEPT 2024)
4. Sustainable, Social and Ethical Manufacturing (24 & 25 OCT 2024)
5. Prototyping Design Constraints and Industrial Feasibility (12 & 13 DEC 2024)

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