Group picture of IALF Members

    President

    The president is responsible for the strategic development of the IALF, represents the learning factory community and is chairing the General Assembly of the IALF. Further the coordination of the activities of the IALF and the external appearance is in the area of responsibility of the president.

    Prof. Sebastian Thiede

    University of Twente, The Netherlands

    Learning Factory University of Twente
    Topics for Research and Training

    Topics for research and training

    • Smart manufacturing solutions based on Cyber Physical Production System (CPPS) framework (e.g. data acquisition strategies, machine learning and factory simulation, decision support and control)
    • Methods for factory planning and operation (e.g. layout planning, planning and control, quality management, lean management)
    • Innovative manufacturing systems/factory concepts (e.g. flexible production systems, scale up scenarios)
    • Sustainable manufacturing (e.g. energy and resource efficiency)
    • Human factors in manufacturing systems (e.g. occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workplace design)

    Vice-President

    The vice-presidents heads the presidential committee and supports the president of the IALF.

    Prof. Rafiq Ahmad

    University of Alberta, Canada

    ALLFactory
    Topics for Research and Training at ALLFactory

    Topics for research and training at ALLFactory

    This learning factory revolves around the production systems focusing on vertical farming and, more specifically, sustainable, environmentally friendly Aquaponics 4.0 systems and processes. The target engineering systems provide effective designs, tools, and methods for the growth of various selected crops, i.e., lettuce and basil, Strawberries, and tomatoes.

    • sustainable: plant and fish production
    • We’re Trusted Experts: Automation and AI technologies
    • environmentally friendly: Green Technologies and Lean production

    General Secretary

    A general secretary from the same institute as the president is appointed who supports the president and the presidential committee.

    Sri Kolla

    University of Twente, The Netherlands

    Learning Factory University of Twente
    Topics for Research and Training

    Topics for research and training

    • Smart manufacturing solutions based on Cyber Physical Production System (CPPS) framework (e.g. data acquisition strategies, machine learning and factory simulation, decision support and control)
    • Methods for factory planning and operation (e.g. layout planning, planning and control, quality management, lean management)
    • Innovative manufacturing systems/factory concepts (e.g. flexible production systems, scale up scenarios)
    • Sustainable manufacturing (e.g. energy and resource efficiency)
    • Human factors in manufacturing systems (e.g. occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workplace design)

    Organigram

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