On 15 May, a group of scientists involved in the Improving quality management teaching in the era of Industry 4.0 project visited Magna's plant in Kechnec, Slovakia. Magna International is a leading global automotive supplier and has a significant position in the industry, offering complex systems and components. The purpose of the visit was to learn about the company's advanced manufacturing processes, innovative product development and its commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.

Magna International operates in 28 countries on five continents, providing a wide range of products and services, including vehicle engineering and manufacturing, body and chassis, and innovations in electric and conventional propulsion. Magna is known for its commitment to innovation, with a strong emphasis on green technologies and driver assistance systems. The company has received numerous awards for its contribution to the automotive industry.

The second Quality 4.0 international seminar, was held on May 16th, 2024, at the Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia. 

Operational technology (OT) cybersecurity is crucial for manufacturing companies, especially as they increasingly adopt connected systems and integrate IT (information technology) with OT. In summary, manufacturers must prioritize OT cybersecurity to safeguard product quality, prevent disruptions, and mitigate risks associated with cyber threats. Collaboration between IT and OT teams, risk assessment, and proactive security measures are essential for maintaining resilience in manufacturing environments. See the recording of the seminar.

On Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, a delegation of scientists from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia embarked on a significant visit to the IAC Group located in Hrušky. This visit constituted a pivotal component of our ongoing project. This visit was part of our Visegrad project "Improving quality management teaching in the era of Industry 4.0".

Under the guidance of Lukas Knap, the visiting researchers were privy to invaluable firsthand experiences showcasing the IAC Group's adept adoption of Industry 4.0 principles, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and bolstering quality assurance measures.

See the recording! Digitalization and new technologies are rapidly spreading throughout the world, specifically in business, industrial, and societal infrastructures.

On Wednesday, February 7th 2024, a group of scientists from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia had the opportunity to visit the Orion manufacturing plant of the Selena Group in Nowa Ruda. This visit was part of our project.

During the visit, hosted by Iwona Koptewicz, Barbara Dubiłowicz-Butkiewicz, and Marek Bielas, the researchers gained valuable insights into how Selena Group is embracing Industry 4.0 principles to achieve greater efficiency and quality control. They witnessed firsthand the implementation of:

We present the report "Evaluation of the current state of education on Quality 4.0". The aim of the research was to analyse the content of study programs oriented towards trends in quality management and formulate new strategies towards Quality 4.0 teaching. The important input for this study were two other outputs of the project “Improving quality management teaching in the era of Industry 4.0”:

We present the report "Evaluation of competence needs in the enterprises" created by our team. The aim of this part of the project was to obtain the necessary information on the extent of use of I4.0 tools in enterprises and to assess their applicability in the field of Q4.0 management. The obtained and processed results of the structured ques-tionnaire will serve to create a framework for increasing the awareness and competence of employees of organizations and improving the quality of education at universities. The questionnaire follows the results from the output "Analysis of the current state of knowledge about quality 4.0". The motivation for its development was the definition (ASQ, 2020): "Q4.0 combines advanced digital technologies I4.0 with perfect quality to achieve significant performance and improve efficiency. Download the report (PDF)

We invite academic lecturers to the online seminar dedicated to advanced use of Moodle. Dr Jakub Trojan will present the topic Getting to know Moodle: Tips and tricks to master the platform. The seminar will start on December 13, 2023, at 13:00 CEST. The seminar is addressed to academic teachers interested in modern methods of teaching and studying. Participation requires prior registration. The link will be sent to registered participants. See recording on Youtube.

We invite you to read our latest report on the competence needs of enterprises implementing quality 4.0 concepts. The report can be downloaded here.

The aim of this part of the project was to obtain the necessary information on the extent of use of I4.0 tools in enterprises and to assess their applicability in the field of Q4.0 management. The obtained and processed results of the structured ques-tionnaire will serve to create a framework for increasing the awareness and competence of employees of organizations and improving the quality of education at universities. The questionnaire follows the results from the output "Analysis of the current state of knowledge about quality 4.0". The motivation for its development was the definition (ASQ, 2020): "Q4.0 combines advanced digital technologies I4.0 with perfect quality to achieve significant performance and improve efficiency.