EREMI: An Innovative Interdisciplinary Approach for Higher Education in Resource Efficient Manufacturing Environments
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Published:2023-06-28
Issue:13
Volume:15
Page:10244
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ISSN:2071-1050
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Container-title:Sustainability
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sustainability
Author:
Sikora Axel1ORCID, Titova-Kosturkova Tanya2, Janevska Gordana3, Kostov Mitko4ORCID, Halunga Simona5ORCID, Suciu George6ORCID, Georgiev Georgi7
Affiliation:
1. Institute of Reliable Embedded Systems and Communication Electronics ivESK, Hochschule Offenburg, 77652 Offenburg, Germany 2. Department of Automation, Information and Control Systems, University of Food Technologies UFT, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria 3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola UKLO, 7000 Bitola, North Macedonia 4. Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola UKLO, 7000 Bitola, North Macedonia 5. Telecommunications Department, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania 6. BEIA Consult International, 010158 Bucharest, Romania 7. Dr. Georgiev Consulting GmbH, 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of EREMI, a two-year project funded under ERASMUS+ KA203, and its results. The project team’s main objective was to develop and validate an advanced interdisciplinary higher education curriculum, which includes lifelong learning components. The curriculum focuses on enhancing resource efficiency in the manufacturing industry and optimising poorly or non-digitised industrial physical infrastructure systems. The paper also discusses the results of the project, highlighting the successful achievement of its goals. EREMI effectively supports the transition to Industry 5.0 by preparing a common European pool of future experts. Through comprehensive research and collaboration, the project team has designed a curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the evolving manufacturing landscape. Furthermore, the paper explores the significance of EREMI’s contributions to the field, emphasising the importance of resource efficiency and system optimisation in industrial settings. By addressing the challenges posed by under-digitised infrastructure, the project aims to drive sustainable and innovative practices in manufacturing. All five project partner organisations have been actively engaged in offering relevant educational content and framework for decentralised sustainable economic development in regional and national contexts through capacity building at a local level. A crucial element of the added value is the new channel for obtaining feedback from students. The survey results, which are outlined in the paper, offer valuable insights gathered from students, contributing to the continuous improvement of the project.
Funder
Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture Hochschule Offenburg in the funding programme Open Access Publishing European Union
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction
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