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Smart Manufacturing Training Center Equips Workers with Advanced Technical Skills BENEFITS TO OUR NATION By combining the practical expertise of manufacturing industry professionals

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Benefits to Industry

This community collaboration model ensures that training programs are aligned with the latest technological advancements in automation, equipment connectivity, and data-driven manufacturing. VR-based training offers an immersive, risk-free environment where trainers can simulate real-world manufacturing processes, leading to more effective and efficient skill development. This approach accelerates the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies across the industry, reduces training costs, and enhances workforce readiness.

Technical Approach

  • Establish the Smart Manufacturing (SM) Center at Texas A&M University to lead the development of the VR/Digital Twin software and develop an instructor professional development academy
  • Consult a network of colleges and industry to develop SM courses/assessments (in collaboration with Amatrol staff)
  • Pilot the new courses and teaching materials including the VR/Digital Twin software
  • Align online materials to Smart Manufacturing courses and Smart Automation Certificate Alliance credentials 20+

 

Accomplishments

  • Created a Regional Network for Smart Manufacturing Training consisting of 5 college systems and 10 industry partners • Established Smart Manufacturing Training Laboratory at Texas A&M University
  • Developed Smart Factory VR software and user lab manual
  • Integrated VR and Digital Twin software to the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform
  • Created 12-course Smart Manufacturing Instructor Academy at TAMU
  • Conducted 13 Instructor Workshops

Deliverables

  • Delivered Virtual Reality Software & Manuals
  • Delivered Complete Instructor Academy Course Curricula and Documentation
  • Delivered Playbook for Community Model Development
  • Established Industry 4.0 Smart Factory Training Laboratory

Reusable Outcomes

  • Virtual Reality Software and Documentation
  • Online Smart Manufacturing Short Course Curricula
  • Smart Manufacturing Online Assessments
  • Smart Manufacturing Community Model Playbook