Syllabus - Introduction to Industry 4.0 (IO 603 (C))

Introduction to Industry 4.0

definition of Industry 4.0 What is it all about and why do we have to industrial production Videos from Bosch, Siemens, ABB, Automotive Industry (VW, Audi, Mercedes),Developments in USA, Europe, China and other countries ,Comparison of Industry 4.0 Factory and today's Factory The 10 most important things that will change with Industry 4.0 ,Difference between conventional automation and Industry 4.0

Basic principles and technologies of a Smart Factory

Internet of Things (IoT) & Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) & Internet of Services ,Big Data ,Cyber-Physical Systems , Value chains in manufacturing companies, Customization of products , Digital Twins , Cloud Computing / Cloud Manufacturing ,Security issues within Industry 4.0 networks

The smart work piece

The intelligent work piece as basic functionality in implementing Industry 4.0, What is an intelligent workpiece?, How to make a work piece intelligent? , Work piece tagging, QR codes and RFID,Communication between work piece and environment,Multi-agent systems in production,Applications for smart work pieces (examples of existing or future applications in the field of manufacturing)

Digital Twins in Production

Example: Real time use of Digital Twin (Video),Basic concepts of Digital Twins, Benefits, impact and challenges, Features and Implementation of Digital Twins, Types of Digital Twins, Digital Twin use cases, Applications for digital twins in production (examples of existing or future applications in the field of manufacturing)

Assistance systems for production

The connected worker within the Industry 4.0 scenario ,Diversity- driven workplaces (barrier free workplaces, accessibility in production),Human-and task-centered assistance systems (e.g. motion capture system for training employees, etc.) ,Technical tools (“Ambient Assisted Working” (AAW)) , Mobile information technologies ,Shop floor information systems Production line support systems (pick by light, assembly display systems, assembly control by vision, …) , Manipulator systems and intelligent chairs, Human work support by using exoskeletons, Applications assistance systems in production (examples of existing or future applications in the field of manufacturing)