In an ambitious move to revolutionize the European manufacturing landscape, a consortium of leading educational institutions, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, and industry clusters from across Europe have joined forces to launch the “Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing” project. This initiative has been made possible through the Erasmus+ programme, project number 101140156.
“Digital twin”-ing involves creating a virtual model of a physical object, process, or system. This digital representation is designed to accurately mirror the real-world counterpart in all its aspects, from physical properties and behaviours to processes and performance. The purpose is to allow for simulation, analysis, and control of the entity in a virtual environment, which can lead to insights and actions that improve the real-world counterpart’s efficiency and maintenance.
The “Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing” project aims to create a comprehensive European Digital Twin Skills ecosystem. Our project will deliver an integral curriculum catering to the emerging professional needs of mid to high-level Information Technology and Operational Technology technicians across the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Levels 4-8. This curriculum will be available in English and 5 other European languages: Bulgarian, Greek, Italian, Spanish and Swedish, ensuring wide accessibility.
The primary objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of educational and vocational training providers to align their offerings with the dynamic requirements of the manufacturing industry. This is expected to result in several tangible outcomes, including:
- Enhanced performance of companies in commissioning, production, and maintenance operations
- Improved adaptability of educational and vocational training providers to the evolving demands of the industry
So what can you expect from us? To achieve the above-mentioned goals, we are going to develop a range of transformative educational resources and tools, including:
- A Digital Twin Skills Index detailing essential competencies for Digital Twin sector technicians.
- A Self-Evaluation Tool to facilitate personalised learning paths based on prior experience and knowledge.
- A modular e-learning course covering key areas such as Virtual Commissioning, Industrial Cybersecurity, and the integration of Green Transition principles.
- A comprehensive Digital Twin Training Methodology and User Manual.
- Practical training opportunities through the establishment of five Digital Twin labs.
- 5 National and 1 International Skills competition to foster innovation and teamwork.
The consortium led by APRO Formazione, comprises 11 full partners: 2 VET providers, 1 HVET provider, 2 higher education institutions, 4 SMEs, an industry cluster, and chamber of commerce, backed up by 20 associated partners such as Siemens SPA, from 6 European countries – Italy, Spain, Greece, Sweden, Belgium and Bulgaria. We invite you to get to know them in our Partners section.
The project aims to facilitate fostering a skilled workforce equipped with the latest digital twin technologies, and thus make a significant contribution to the European Green Deal, the digital transformation of Europe, and the support of small businesses. The creation of Digital Twin occupation profiles and issuing micro-credentials will further solidify the project’s long-term impact on the European labour market.
Interested in collaborating with us? Get in touch with us, to learn more about how you can benefit from the Digital Twin project.
