A STRATEGIC ROADMAP TOWARDS THE NEXT LEVEL OF
INTELLIGENT, SUSTAINABLE AND HUMAN-CENTRED SMEs

As part of the outreach activities, a presentation was delivered at a workshop attended by university students and faculty.

Additionally, the secondment involved attending a workshop organized by SME partner Bernd Zunk, which provided valuable insights into practical industry perspectives.

During the secondment, work was undertaken on the preparation of a research article titled:
“Towards the Development of an AI Maturity Model for Human-Centric Manufacturing SMEs in Industry 5.0.”

The article is planned for submission to the 7th International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing, aiming to contribute to the academic discourse on digital transformation and AI integration in the context of Industry 5.0.

On April 10th, 2025, I supported a case study workshop on remanufacturing, engaging a group of international students in hands-on problem-solving.

The students worked in teams to analyze the challenges and opportunities of implementing remanufacturing strategies within SME settings.

The workshop provided valuable insights into student perceptions of circular practices and revealed cultural differences in sustainability understanding.

On March 31st, 2025, I delivered a masterclass on the Industrial Circular Economy to graduate students from engineering and business backgrounds.

The lecture introduced key principles of circular value creation in manufacturing and explored how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can adopt circular strategies through product design, business model innovation, and digital technologies such as digital twins.

The session was well-received and sparked lively discussion on how these concepts can be adapted to the Argentinian context.