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.

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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.

We invite academic lecturers to the online seminar dedicated to Virtual Exchange of students at universities. Dr Małgorzata Marchewka will present the topic Virtual exchange as a tool to boost students' skills. The seminar will start on November 28, 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 OF THE SEMINAR.

We are pleased to announce that our team has completed work on the report Analysis of the Current State of Knowledge about Quality 4.0. The report can be downloaded here.

In a world driven by rapid technological advancements, the Industry 4.0 Showroom in Krakow offers a captivating glimpse into the future of manufacturing. Thanks to the kind invitation extended by Astor, we had the unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in this cutting-edge facility, where we witnessed firsthand how Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming the landscape of digitization, automation, and robotization. 

The Industry 4.0 Showroom serves as a playground for emerging technologies that are poised to revolutionize various industries. Upon entering the showroom, we were immediately captivated by the atmosphere of innovation and progress. It quickly became apparent that this was not just another exhibition space but a dynamic environment where the future was unfolding before our eyes.