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.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • positive evaluation of written theme (> 50%) (40 %)
• written exam (> 50%) (60 %)
