Rebooting manufacturing industry with digitalisation skill development

EXPLORE THE VALUE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

• Understand the trending concepts, applications, and use cases of AI in manufacturing industry and what they mean to your organization​

• Learn about machine learning, data-driven decision making, human-AI collaboration, MLOps, LLMs, NLP, predictive maintenance, quality assurance, and many other topics ​

• Be able to make decisions regarding procurement of AI-based tools and services

Use this opportunity and leave the course with a plan for implementing AI to gain value within your organization!

Time and Schedule

4 x 2 sessions

01.10.2024: Introduction to AI concepts & applications

03.10.2024: Uses Cases for AI in manufacturing I

08.10.2024: Uses Cases for AI in manufacturing I

17.10.2024: Applying an AI use case in your organization

How

Online, 4 x 2h sessions

For whom?

• in Operations/ Production departments ​

• in R&D departments​

• In Process Management​

Welcome to a panel discussion with two keynote presentations

Data governance and privacy implications of AI in the manufacturing industry:

Two hypothetical cases: the release of a physical product incorporating AI, and second, using AI to monitor workers on a factory floor.

The role of data in AI Development and Regulatory Challenges in the EU:

What is the role of personal and non-personal data in the development of AI within the EU regulatory environment?
Particularly discussing that the implementation of AI is potentially diverging between the EU’s cautious approach versus a more liberal approaches in UK/US and other global regimes.

Time

14.10.2024, 12:30 - 13:30 IRISH TIME, 13:30 - 14:30 CET, 14:30 - 15:30 FINNISH TIME

How

Online

For whom?

Experts of various fields who are interested in AI and R&D, such as Designers, lawyers, company managers and executives, production managers, Human Resources personnel.

Language: ENGLISH

Experts: Raymond Friel, University of Limerick, Ireland, and Lauri Tuovinen, University of Oulu, Finland.

Register: Using Data Driven Artificial Intelligence in Product Development and Manufacture | University of Limerick (ul.ie)

More information: Linda.Keane@ul.ie , Tiina-maria.dollee@dimecc.com

Join us in this fully funded training and master the concepts of Digital Twins, learn how to effectively implement this technology in practice. During this course, you will have the chance to explore how Digital Twins are evolving within the manufacturing industry and seize this opportunity to tailor the technology to meet the unique needs of your organization.

Time and Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Twins, 24th of October 2024, 13:00 - 14:15 CET (14:00 - 15:15 Finnish, 12:00 - 13:15 Irish)

Session 2: Synchronizing Physical to Digital, 31st of October 2024, 13:00 - 14:15 CET (14:00 - 15:15 Finnish, 12:00 - 13:15 Irish)

How

Online sessions - collaboration between the University of Oulu (FI), Flanders Make (BE) and the University of Limerick (IE)

For whom?

Employees & Decision-makers of SMEs in Manufacturing Industry involved in R&D, Design, Process Management, Operations/ Production, and anyone with an interest in Digital Twins having a background in engineering.

Language: ENGLISH

Experts: Sarthak Acharya, University of Oulu & Eoin O’Connell, University of Limerick.

Additional in person sessions in BE, FI, and IE

BELGIUM - Lab visits in LEUVEN (Dutch or English)

Physics-based Digital Twin, 6th of November 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 CET, KULeuven, Celestijnenlaan 300.

Knowledge Graphs as enabler for DT +Virtual Commissioning & Smart Factory, 7th of November 2024, 09:00 – 16:00 CET, Flanders Make, Gaston Geenslaan 8.

Experts: Frank Naets, KU Leuven, & Johan Van Noten & Steven Kauffmann, Flanders Make.

FINLAND - Lab Visit in OULU (English)

Building of Twins using Open-source Tools & get to know practical Use-cases on Digital Twins, incl. a visit to NUVE-LAB at OAMK & HBT-LAB at the university of Oulu, 8th of November 2024, Erkki Koiso-Kanttilan katu 3, E-door, Oulu.

Expert: Sarthak Acharya, University of Oulu.

IRELAND - Lab Visit in LIMERICK (English)

8th of November 2024

Expert: Eoin O’Connell, University of Limerick.

Register, and express your interest to the in person lab visits here - registration

This module provides an introduction to sustainability in the context of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and specifically wireless networking. It introduces key sustainability concepts, principles, and indicators for wireless networking including UN SDGs and environmental, social, and economic sustainability perspectives. It considers recent developments in regulation, standardisation, and businesses and provides guidelines for designing future sustainable communication systems.

Benefits for you and your business

1. Learn the fundamentals of sustainability principles in ICTs and wireless networking
2. Understand what is meant with environmental, social and economic sustainability in wireless networking
3. Learn the key indictors and assessment methods for sustainability practises in wireless networks
4. Learn about on-going sustainability related activities for 6G networks

Time, Schedule and Topics: 4 x 90 min

How

• 4 lectures .
• 1,5-hour live weekly sessions.
• Training materials and session recordings accessible on virtual platform.

For Whom

Engineers, technologists, technical managers and any other persons interested in learning about sustainability in the context of information and communication technology (ICT) sector and wireless networking. Participants should know some basics in wireless networks.

Language: ENGLISH

Expert: Marja Matinmikko-Blue, University of Oulu

Register here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/023B9226917A7CB4

More information: anna.sachinopoulou@oulu.fi, Tiina-Maria.Dollee@dimecc.com

Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 - Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:30 (Irish time), 13.00-14.30 CET, 14.00-15.30 EEST
Duration: 3 x 1.5 hours
Contact: Linda Keane - linda.keane@ul.ie

Unlock the future of industrial security with our fully funded online training course in Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, tailored specifically for the manufacturing industry. Gain the critical expertise needed to safeguard your organization’s industrial control systems and critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

Ideal for professionals involved in integrating OT and IT systems to meet Industry 4.0 standards, this course delivers hands-on knowledge and practical insights into securing these essential technologies. You'll explore key topics such as IT/OT integration, security challenges, compliance with industry laws and regulations, and risk management strategies. By the end of this course, you’ll master the principles of securing industrial control systems, network architecture, security protocols, and regulatory frameworks to protect your organization.

Attendees will learn about the industrial control systems security requirements, architecture, law and regulations, networks and security protocols.

Register HERE

For whom?

This course would suit technicians, IT engineers, network engineers, back-end server engineers, IT administrators, managers interested in networking, engineers working in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) and those who wish to pivot into a security role.

Why should you do this course?

• Deepen your expertise in OT security to effectively prevent cyberattacks and security breaches, minimizing the risk of data loss and system downtime.
• Enhance your ability to assess and address the unique vulnerabilities within OT environments, enabling you to develop targeted strategies for risk mitigation.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to OT systems, ensuring your organization meets both legal and industry-specific standards.
• Proactively mitigate security incidents and reduce their impact, driving operational resilience and improving overall efficiency and productivity.

Course Dates: (Participate in any or all of the sessions.)

• October 23 Week 1 - Securing Critical Infrastructure: Hands-On OT Cybersecurity Basics
• October 30 Week 2 - Defending OT Networks: Real-World Threat Detection and Response
• November 6 Week 3 - OT Cybersecurity in Action: Implementing Best Practices for Industrial Systems

Embark on a journey of innovation: Explore Robotics Online!

What you will learn:

• Get to know basic functionalities of programs through introduction to programming tools for Robotics and AI such as Python
• Be able to understand and utilize the Robotics Operating System (ROS) and Robot simulation environment (Gazebo)
• Identify different types of robots and their basic operating principles
• Understand the need of mathematical models and utilize basic robotic models for control.

What can you expect:

• The course is customized with respect to manufacturing needs and requirements
• Build the fundamental background in understanding the world of robots

Time and Schedule

• Available since June 17th 2024
• Approximately 15 hours of training including lectures and self-study, 3 weeks, 5h per week at your own pace
• Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course (a minimal quiz)

For whom

Technicians, Engineers, R&D and production managers, Technical managers, Anyone driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation in robotics.

Pre-requisite knowledge: Upper secondary school, Basic mathematics

Language: ENGLISH

Prepared by experts of the Technical University Luleå.

Register here: https://ltuedu.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/rebootskills/course…

Join our comprehensive course where you’ll start with an Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing, laying the foundation for understanding how machines interpret visual data.

What you will learn:

• An introduction to practical and theoretical aspects of computer vision and image processing
• Describe basic principles of image formation and analysis
• Interpret camera models and understanding on stereo vision

What can you expect:

• A course tailored to the specific needs and demands on baseline image analysis for the industry
• Essential knowledge of key concepts, with an in-depth exploration of foundational topics

Time and Schedule

• Available since October 14th 2024
• Approximately 15 hours of training including lectures and self-study, 2 weeks, 7.5h per week at your own pace
• Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course (a minimal quiz)

For whom

Technicians, Engineers, R&D and production managers, Technical managers, Anyone driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation in robotics.

Pre-requisite knowledge: Upper secondary school, Basic calculus, Geometry and Linear Algebra

Language: ENGLISH

Prepared by experts of the Technical University Luleå.

Register here: https://ltuedu.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/rebootskills/courses/ai-for-computer-vision

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to deep learning, unraveling the mysteries behind powerful Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to excel in the dynamic field of computer vision.

What you will learn:

• An introduction to what deep learning is and when to use it
• Gain an understanding on components related to a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
• Learn about the different categories of datasets in deep learning: training, validation, test

What can you expect:

• A course tailored to the specific needs and demands on baseline components of deep learning for the industry
• Essential knowledge of key concepts, with an in-depth exploration the main concepts of deep learning

Time and Schedule

• Available since October 14th 2024
• Approximately 15 hours of training including lectures and self-study, 2 weeks, 7.5h per week at your own pace
• Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course (a minimal quiz)

For whom

Technicians, Engineers, R&D and production managers, Technical managers, Anyone driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation in robotics.

Pre-requisite knowledge: Upper secondary school, Basic mathematics, Linear Algebra

Language: ENGLISH

Prepared by experts of the Technical University Luleå.

Register here: https://ltuedu.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/rebootskills/courses/advanced-deep-learning-foundation-module

Our course on the basics of deep learning foundations for computer vision will introduce you to cutting-edge applications like object detection and image segmentation. Imagine being able to teach a computer to recognize and classify objects in images, or even segment an image to identify and label each pixel with precision. These skills are not only fascinating but also highly sought after in industries ranging from healthcare to autonomous driving. Join us and embark on a journey to master the technologies that are shaping the future of AI and computer vision!

What you will learn:

• Understanding of computer vision application
• An introduction to object detection and image segmentation

What can you expect:

• A course tailored to the specific needs and demands on deep learning vision models for the industry
• Explore the role of CNNs and Encoder-Decoder in computer vision

Time and Schedule

• Available since October 14th 2024
• Approximately 15 hours of training including lectures and self-study, 2 weeks, 7.5h per week at your own pace
• Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course (a minimal quiz)

For whom

Technicians, Engineers, R&D and production managers, Technical managers, Anyone driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation in robotics.

Pre-requisite knowledge: Upper secondary school, Basic mathematics, Linear Algebra

Language: ENGLISH

Prepared by experts of the Technical University Luleå.

Register here: https://ltuedu.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/rebootskills/courses/advanced-deep-learning-vision-module

When

Online course to be completed anytime between 01.03.2024 - 31.12.2024 at your own pace.

How

In order to complete course in the REBOOT SKILLS framework, you will need to complete the following tasks:
Pre-exercise tasks
Material pages 1-3
Review pages 1-3 and exercise pages
There is also the possibility of chatting with the teacher.

You will need about 5 hours for 5 weeks.

For whom?

Anyone with an interest or need to learn how to program in Python

Language: ENGLISH OR FINNISH

Expert: Mika Oja, University of Oulu.

Register and you will receive information about how to complete the course: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/ED1B2BEBB1287517

SHOWCASE YOUR DATA with DATA VISUALIZATION

The course will help you:

• Understand the concepts of data visualization
• Learn how to produce informative easy to grasp plots, charts, and graphs
• Get hands-on visualization experiences with Jupiter notebooks and videos
• Transform your data into clear, easily understandable visuals

Employees & Decision-makers of SMEs in Manufacturing Industry involved in

• R&D
• Statistics
• Data analytics
• handling & using data

Experts: Satu Tamminen & Pekka Siirtola, University of Oulu

Registerher: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/BD88A0EA047CA311

More information: anna.sachinopoulou@oulu.fi, tiina-maria.dollee@dimecc.com

Empower Your Future with Robotics: Learn Anytime, Anywhere!

Embark on a Journey of Innovation!

What you will learn

• Learn about the key components of industrial automation, including sensors, actuators, and relays
• Explore the latch principle and H-bridge circuits, providing hands-on experience in creating functional automated systems
• Understand the concept of state machines and their application in controlling automation sequences
• Get to know the functionalities of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

What to expect

• Understand the functionality of basic elements of automated systems and the fundamental principles of operation
• Analyze a real-life problem from an industrial automation perspective, understand what is effective, what is not, judge based on an engineering and cost oriented thinking

Time and Schedule

This is a 3 weeks course, 5 hours a week at your own pace, starting on the 30th of September 2024.

For whom?

• Technicians aspiring to enhance their expertise and understanding.
• Engineers with a curiosity for the most recent advancements in robotics.
• R&D and production managers prepared to guide their teams to unprecedented success.
• Technical managers committed to achieving operational excellence.
• Anyone driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation in robotics.

Prepared by experts at the Technical University of Luleå.

Register here: https://ltuedu.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/rebootskills/courses/industrial-automation

More information: rucha.sawlekar@ltu.se, anton.koval@ltu.se.

Empower Your Future with Robotics: Learn Anytime, Anywhere!

Unlock the future with our Modern Robotics course!

Dive into the fundamentals of robotics, mastering essential concepts that form the backbone of this cutting-edge field.

What you will learn

• An introduction to sensors, signals, and sensor fusion for a comprehensive
  understanding of robotic systems
• Insights into computers, microcontrollers, and flight controllers
• Master the principles of robot controllers and learn how to design them effectively

What to expect

• A course tailored to the specific needs and demands of the manufacturing industry
• Essential knowledge of key concepts, with an in-depth exploration of foundational topics

Time and Schedule

This is an online 3 weeks, 5 hours per week, at your own pace course starting the 1st of October 2024.

For whom?

• Technicians aspiring to enhance their expertise and understanding
• Engineers with a curiosity for the most recent advancements in robotics
• R&D and production managers prepared to guide their teams to unprecedented success
• Technical managers committed to achieving operational excellence
• Anyone driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation in robotics

Language: ENGLISH

Prepared by experts at the Technical University of Luleå, Sweden, Flanders Make, Belgium and the University of Limerick, Ireland.

Register here: https://ltuedu.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/rebootskills/courses/modern-robotics

More information: rucha.sawlekar@ltu.se, anton.koval@ltu.se.

Bring your case!

This course will make Cybersecurity concepts familiar, so that you will understand where Cybersecurity plays a role in your company. You will understand what solutions exist and how they apply to your company. Company participants bring a real-life problem or question to be answered together with a group of students and a Cybersecurity expert.

Benefits for you

• Familiarisation with Cybersecurity concepts and their role in your company.
• Get understanding about what solutions exist and how they apply to a manufacturing industry company.

Time and Schedule

• The course will run between 29.10.2024 – 16.12.2024.
• You will participate to group meetings to work on your case.
• Minimum requirement of participation: joining online meetings once a week (8 meetings, 1h/week).
• A final seminar will take place on the 16th of December, optional attendance.
• Group meetings can be arranged to suit participants’ schedules.
• Company participants can be as involved in providing solutions as they wish or can.
• On the 28th of October 2024, you will receive a message to the provided email address with a link to an introductory video, instructions and a form to use for describing the problem or question intended for the course, as well as an invitation to the first meeting. The first meeting is expected between 1.11-10.11.2024.

For whom?

Employed people with an interest and responsibility in securing data and operations in their companies.

Language: ENGLISH or FINNISH

Expert: Kimmo Halunen, University of Oulu.

Register at the latest by Oct. 28th: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/54301585695C5037

More information: Kimmo.halunen@oulu.fi or anna.sachinopoulou@oulu.fi.