Kick-off meeting in Turin

Turin, Italy – May 28-29, 2024

The “Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing” project, a pioneering initiative funded under the ERASMUS+ program, officially commenced with a successful kick-off meeting at the Politecnico di Torino. Representatives from all 11 partner organisations attended the two-day event.

Day 1 Highlights

Following the introductory sessions, the project leader, APRO Formazione (Italy), presented an overview of the project, outlining its objectives, expected outcomes, and the strategic importance of digital twin technology in modern manufacturing.

The morning session also included an in-depth discussion on WP2: Curriculum & Methodology. Led by Txorierri (Spain), the session focused on defining curriculum goals, specific learning outcomes, and developing relevant teaching methods and assessment forms.

The discussion continued with WP3: Training Course, led by APRO Formazione and GAIA (Spain). This session covered key aspects of setting up digital twin labs, developing training modules and materials, and establishing the Moodle platform and digital self-evaluation tools.

Day 2 Highlights

The second day of the meeting began with a focus on WP5: Dissemination, Exploitation, and Sustainability. Led by the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Bulgaria), the session covered project branding, visual identification, dissemination activities, dissemination calendar and the preparation of dissemination reports. A promotion video for the project’s identity was also presented.

The agenda shifted to WP1: Project Management & Quality Assurance, led by Sofia Kasola, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) consultant. She presented the management plan, quality assurance plan, formative reports, and scheduling future meetings.

The final session of the day focused on WP4: Pilot Testing Review and Finalization, led by Göteborgs Tekniska College (Sweden). Partners shared their experiences from pilot tests and skill competitions, providing valuable insights for the project’s progression.

The meeting concluded with discussions on financial reports, any other business, and a comprehensive meeting evaluation, ensuring that all partners were aligned on the project’s next steps and upcoming deliverables.

The kick-off meeting set a strong foundation for the project, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation among the partners. As the “Digital Twin on Smart Manufacturing” project moves forward, it promises to make significant contributions to advancing digital twin technology and sustainable manufacturing practices across Europe.

Stay tuned for more updates and developments from this exciting project!

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