Integrating Manufacturing Education with Industrial Practice Using Teaching Factory Paradigm: A Construction Equipment Application

摘要: Abstract The importance of leveraging manufacturing teaching and training up to the standards current future needs is obvious. Recent studies have pointed out urgent need for engineers knowledge workers adopt curricula in order be prepared cope with increasing industrial requirements factories future. study presents evolution Teaching Factory concept its application a real-life pilot. paradigm comprises project, relevant educational approach necessary ICT configuration facilitation interaction between industry academia. status tested on pilot, university construction equipment factory. conclusions show promising nature numerous benefits accruing, both academia industry.