Webinar: The Issues and Developments of Digital Manufacturing

The Issues and Developments of Digital Manufacturing

What is the course about?

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

  • 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

How to enroll?

LIMITED OFFER: 25% off on the below fee for the first 20 enrollments

Standard Webinar Fee: €89 | For EITM Partner University Students: €75 | EITM industry partners & startups supported by EITM: €75

Enroll to all 6 Manufacturing Innovation Webinars for 15% discount

Standard fee for all 6 webinars: €454 | For EITM partner university students: €385 | EITM industry partners & startups supported by EITM: €385

IMPORTANT: Students from EIT Manufacturing Partner Universities enrolling with discounted fees must send a document justifying the same to doctoralschool@eitmanufacturing.eu. Those who fail to do so will not be admitted to the webinar and the fee will not be reimbursed.

Our Partner Universities:

  • Czech Technical University (Czech Republic)
  • University of Trento (Italy), Mondragon University (Spain)
  • SUPSI (Switzerland), TU Wien (Austria), FEUP (Portugal)
  • University of Tartu (Estonia), Ecole Centrale Nantes (France)
  • Aalto University (Finland), University College Dublin (Ireland)
  • Slovak Technical University (Slovakia), Grenoble INP (France)

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