Events

Workshop (no. 2) for SME companies (in Buenos Aires city)

By Tanel Aruväli on Apr 8th, 2024

I gave a presentation to industrial company representatives in the SME5.0 workshop held in one of the Buenos Aires buildings. The presentation introduced the selection of the latest technologies we are using in the Smart Mini Factory laboratory and the applications we have created recently in Bolzano. After the presentations, the workshop continued with a focus group discussion with industry representatives to know their opinions regarding enablers and barriers to sustainability in SME companies.
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Factory visit (Balto s.a)

By Tanel Aruväli on Apr 5th, 2024

Balto s.a is located in the second largest industrial park in Latin America having around 250 industrial companies there. They work in the textile industry, mainly coloring the fabrics. We had great opportunity to visit the shop floor and the warehouse and see the manufacturing processes. Starting with coloring, which was made like in enormous washing machines. Following of extra processes such as edge cutting and finalizing with machined ironing and packaging. Although it is not common to use ERP software in Argentina, the production was integrated into custom-made production management Visual Basic software.
The visit was together with Prof. Sergio Salimbeni and Leila Zare.
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Secondment Deakin University -

By Christopher Gradwohl on Mar 28th, 2024

The following results can be published in terms of my secondment to Deakin University:

Collaborated publication (autumn 2024 in a planned Springer open access format) with Deakin University's School of Engineering focusing on smart energy management systems, with an emphasis on utilizing heat pumps and energy storage systems for load shifting. Additionally, work on strategies to test and validate algorithms in a comprehensive power systems hardware-in-the-loop lab environment. The following Persons will be included: Thomas Kienberger (MUL), Shama Islam (Deakin), Ameen Gargoom (Deakin)

Enhanced awareness of SME5.0 due to several meetings (online and in personwith the electrical engineering group at Deakin School of Engineering.

Extended and shared knowledge on energy efficiency measures in industry with Samson Yu (Deakin), discuss Energy Management Systems and grid resilience topics with Shama Islam and Ameen Gargoom (Deakin)

Work on future collaboration with Deakins incubator and manufacturing innovation hub ManuFutures (with Sameer Deshpande) in terms of finding current trends and challenges in industry to progress and adopt modern technologies to align with Industry 5.0, together with Anika Terbuch (MUL) and Michaela Golser (Unibiz)

A summary of these activities can also be found in my Linkedin post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christopher-gradwohl_deakinuniversity-collaboration-energymanagement-activity-7178908314150334464-IfoL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Knowledge Exchange with Prof. Karin Wolff/Stellenbosch University

By Helmut Aschbacher on Mar 26th, 2024

Knowledge exchange with Prof. Karin Wolff, senior advisor for Teaching & Learning at the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University, regarding the human-centered approach of developing and conducting Microcredentials at TU Graz Life Long Learning.
Being part of the EU-funded SME 5.0 project, TU Graz Life Long Learning is investigating how to improve the contribution to companies (SME) and their employees through the modularization of continuing education offerings, especially in the SME 5.0 context.
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Lecture to master course working students in USAL

By Tanel Aruväli on Mar 26th, 2024

I lectured information systems and industrial engineering master students at Universidad del Salvador. The lecture was split between me and my colleague Leila Zare. I introduced our ideas and hands-on experiences from the previous projects where I have been involved in Smart Mini Factory. It was nice to see once again that the students in Argentina actively participate in lectures and always have many questions.
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Secondment of Ms Amberlynn Bonello - Bolzano March / April 2024

By Amberlynn Bonello on Mar 26th, 2024

Dr. Matteo de Marchi mentored Ms Bonello on how to implement different network configurations using gateways from Endian, a Sud-Tyrol based company. Ms Bonello acquired the necessary knowledge and contacts to be able to replicate the same cybersecurity configuration at the TRAKE Facility, UM, a task that shall be undertaken by Ms Bonello in the upcoming months.

Ms Bonello also assisted the SMF team in implementing an iteration of the ICARUS I4.0 Mobile Training Unit (developed as part of her Bachelor’s Thesis), which was also presented in the TipWorld Trade Fair in Bruneck-Brunico with Dr. Matteo de Marchi and another student from the Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Free University of Bolzano.

This Mobile Training Unit received high praise and is set to be implemented at the NOI Techpark Campus in both Bolzano and Brunico.
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Medical laboratory visit in USAL main building

By Tanel Aruväli on Mar 25th, 2024

Together with prof. Sergio Salimbeni and Leila Zare, we visited medical laboratory where tests with the biofilms are made. We were hosted by Dr. Alicia Farinati who introduced her experiments and gave us insights to biofilm use in medicine. In collaboration with industrial engineering and medical engineering, they have interdisciplinary research in USAL to use biofilm in industry for creating better working environment by capturing contamination particles from the air in the industrial companies.
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Exploring the UTS Tech Lab

By Michaela Golser on Mar 22nd, 2024

As part of the EU-funded SME5.0 project, Michaela Golser from the Free University of Bolzano recently visited the UTS Tech Lab in Sydney. Guided by the esteemed Professor Andrea Trianni, Deputy Head of School (Research) at UTS, Michaela delved into cutting-edge labs including the Algae Lab and the world's first 5G-connected digital microbrewery.

Within the hallowed halls of the Algae Lab, innovation was in action. This is where the convergence of science and sustainability takes centre stage. Working with Young Henrys, an independent beer brand, and UTS' Climate Change Cluster (C3), they are exploring the fascinating world of algae and offsetting CO2 emissions through algae-based brewing.

Developed in partnership with Nokia, the world's first 5G-connected digital microbrewery combines tradition with technology. A cloud-based digital twin ensures precision brewing, while the private 5G wireless network captures real-time production data.

During her visit, Michaela had stimulating discussions with researchers Victor Hernandez Moreno and Filipe Moraes. Victor, an experienced researcher in applied robotics and data science, shared his insights on improving productivity in manufacturing. Filipe's expertise in eco-design and LCA approaches sparked curiosity and laid the groundwork for future collaborations and joint research efforts.
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Workshop for SME companies

By Tanel Aruväli on Mar 21st, 2024

I gave a presentation to manufacturing partitioners in the SME5.0 workshop held on the Pilar campus. Additionally, some students were invited to listen. The presentation introduced the selection of the latest technologies we are using in our laboratory and the applications we have created. After the presentations, we had a focus group discussion with industry representatives to know their opinions regarding enablers and barriers to sustainability in SME companies.
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