HÅLLBAR AUTOMATION (SUSTAINABLE AUTOMATION), 2.5 Hp

The products we all produce or use and the services we provide or benefit from are getting increasingly automated processes from the factory to the home. However, what we usually miss are the societal, environmental, and economic impacts of automation and how it can affect goals related to sustainable development. Where lies the balance between an automated world and a sustainable one? The aim of the Sustainable Automation course is to therefore to develop understanding, vision, and knowledge of the sustainability features and elements in each automation project. It also introduces how an automation project should be carried out considering the sustainability features from planning to implementation.

Target audience

Professionals within the manufacturing industry.

Content

The course gives an introduction to sustainability. Furthermore, it covers sustainability aspects in
automation projects as well as how sustainability and Industry 4.0 are related. It also includes product lifecycle management (PLM).

Prerequisites

Three years of higher education (Bachelor level) in engineering & technology (Bachelor degree corresponding to 180CP). Alternatively relevant professional work experience.

Attach resume if your application is based on work experience. A template (in Swedish) is available at our website www.hv.se/produktionskurser

Course material

PowerPoint files, and Articles.

Implementation and pedagogic concept

The course is based on University West’s concept of work integrated learning, which aims at integrating both theory and practice in education. Theoretical lectures are combined with case studies and practical examples.

The course format (campus or distance) can vary. The form is stated when the course being announced. The current courses can be found here.

Course code

HAU600

Registration

Course registration via University West’s website www.hv.se/produktionskurser

For more information, please contact produktionskurser@hv.se