Digital Twin
on Smart Manufacturing
Explore the Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing project, bridging the gap between education and industry to equip future technicians with cutting-edge skills for tomorrow’s manufacturing challenges.
Project Overview
Shaping the Future of Manufacturing: The Digital Twin Initiative
Welcome to the Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing project, a pioneering initiative designed to integrate advanced digital twin technologies into the heart of manufacturing education and practice. This project aims to forge a strong link between current educational frameworks and the dynamic needs of the industry, preparing a new generation of technicians equipped with the skills to innovate, optimize, and revolutionize smart manufacturing processes. Join us as we embark on this journey to reshape the future of manufacturing through cutting-edge educational and technological advancements.
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Project highlights
Digital Twin Project: A Leap Forward in Technology Education
We’re excited to share the latest highlights of the Digital Twin project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at aligning educational programmes with the fast-evolving needs of the industry.
Enhancing industrial competitiveness with Digital Twins
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, maintaining a competitive edge requires the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Digital twin technology, a…
Digital Twin: A Crucial Emerging Technology for Vocational Education and Training
When we talk about technology, there is at least one thing for certain: it is not the same as it…
What is the “Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing” project?
In an ambitious move to revolutionize the European manufacturing landscape, a consortium of leading educational institutions, innovative small and medium-sized…
project consortium
Digital Twin Initiative: Bridging Europe Through Innovation
This project forges a collaboration across five European countries, integrating vocational and higher education with the business sector, including SMEs, to develop cutting-edge learning programmes for Digital Twin technologies.
project objectives
Aligning Education with Industry: Enhancing EDU-VET Collaboration
Digital Twin aims to aid education providers in meeting actual business needs, by providing an outstanding training offer to tailor their training programs more closely to industry requirements. Our approach therefore is to exploit enabling technologies such as digital twin for the virtualization of industrial systems, but also to design, test and maintain machinery according to the indications of Industry 4.0.
The Digital Twin project strategically targets students, workers, trainers, EDU-VET providers, and companies, aiming to impart significant, lasting benefits across these groups.
For Students:
Enhances competences and employability, preparing them for the future job market.
For Teachers:
Provides better resources and skills to adapt teaching to the latest industry trends.
For Workers:
Increases access to Digital Twin training and knowledge, improving professional skills.
For EDU-VET Providers:
Enhances their ability to meet the current industry’s demands and foster cooperation with the business sector.
For Companies:
Boosts the availability of skilled technicians, enriching the industry with Digital Twin expertise.
Project Outputs
Empowering the Digital Twin Workforce: Key Deliverables
The Digital Twin project is set to revolutionize the sector with substantial, highly adaptable outcomes, ensuring a comprehensive upskill for future employment within the digital twin domain. Among these deliverables are the Digital Twin Skills Index and a Self-Evaluation Tool designed to tailor training to individual needs.
Additionally, a robust 450-hour e-learning course covering essential topics from basic introductions to sophisticated cybersecurity and green transition skills, alongside Digital Twin labs, will provide practical experience. This initiative also includes the development of a Digital Twin Training Methodology, a Teacher Manual, and a series of national and international skills competitions, all aimed at enhancing the compatibility of education with real-world industry demands.
