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Objectives and competences

The student will: • knew the meaning, basics and essence of smart factories, • will accept the basic concept and approaches in the design of I4.0 elements, • AB will adopt the use of digital twins in engineering systems and processes, • be able to judge how advanced technologies form the basis for the further development of I4.0.

Content (Syllabus outline)

• Industrial revolutions history and I4.0 • Creative engineering and technology (design, basic technology, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, biotechnology, etc.) • Comparison of classical production vs I4.0 production • Characteristics of the 4th industrial revolution (velocity, scope and systems impact, paradigm shift in technology policy) • I4.0 components (Cyber-physical systems, Internet of things – IoT, Cloud computing, Cognitive computing) • Internet of everything (internet of things, internet of senses, internet of people) (IoE = IoT + IoS + IoP) • Industrial internet of things (IIoT) • People, machines and sensors real time connection • Productivity and efficiency • Smart factories and digitalisation • New technologies transitions • Big Data • Cyber-Physical Systems • Value chains in manufacturing companies • Digital Twins • Cloud Computing / Cloud Manufacturing • The smart workpiece, coordination • Security in I4.0 networks • Assistance systems for production • Human-robot collaboration • Interoperability • Connected factory • Machine learning applicaton • New I4.0 business models

Learning and teaching methods

• Classrom and e-lectures and execises, • Consultations, • Individual work, • Literature review and discussion, • Team work, • Seminar work.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and understanding of: At the end of the course, the students will be able to: • understand the evolution of the industry from classic manufacturing to interactive customization, • comprehend business model innovation through Industry 4.0, • comprehend IoT, cyber-physical systems, cloud computing and big data, smart factories and their role in Industry 4.0. • understand the opportunities, and challenges brought through Industry 4.0.

Readings

1. Ustundag, A., Cevikcan, E. (2017). Industry 4.0: Managing The Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0: Managing The Digital Transformation, Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing, Springer 2. Barrenechea, M., J., Jenkins, T. (2018): Digital Manufacturing, Open Text Corporation 3. Grieves, M. (2019). Virtually Intelligent Product Systems: Digital and Physical Twins, in Complex Systems Engineering. Theory and Practice, 175-200 4. Vijayaraghavan, V., Rian Leevinson, J. (2019). Internet of Things Applications and Use Cases in the Era of Industry 4.0. In: Mahmood, Z. (eds) The Internet of Things in the Industrial Sector. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer 5. Matt, D., T., Modrák, V., Zsifkovits, H. (2020). Industry 4.0 for SMEs – Challenges Opportunities and Requirements. Pallgrave Macmillan, Bolzano 6. MDPI Books.Gartner. (2021). Newsroom. Gartner’s 2019 Hype Cycle for IT in GCC Indicates Public Cloud Computing Will Transform Businesses: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2019-10-14-gartner-s-2019-hype-cycle-for-it-in-gcc-indicates-pub 7. Balantič, Z., Balantič, B., & Jarc Kovačič, B. (2021). Digitalni dvojčki v ergonomskih ureditvah delovnih mest = Digital twins in ergonomic workplaces arrangements. In P. Šprajc, A. Žnidaršič, D. Maletič, D. Tomić, N. Petrović, O. Arsenijević, U. Vincenzo, & Y. Ziegler (Eds.), 40th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: values, competencies and changes in organizations (pp. 43–55). University of Maribor, University Press. doi:10.18690/978-961-286-442-2.4

Prerequisits

• There is no prerequisits. • Prerequisite for admission to the written examination is active participation in the exercises (min. 80% attendance) and completed seminar work.

  • red. prof. dr. ZVONKO BALANTIČ, univ. dipl. inž. str.

  • Written examination: 60
  • Seminar paper: 40

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  • Slovenian
  • Slovenian

  • ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING - 1st