The Smart Learning Factory—Skopje (SLFS) was established in 2023 and is situated at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje. It is run by a team from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management.
The SLFS originates from the Learn4SMEs project, “Learning Factory for Improving Digital Competitiveness and Industry 4.0 Readiness of SMEs in Balkans,” financed by EIT Manufacturing and co-funded by the European Union. Technical University Wien and Festo Lernzentrum guided the process.
The main goal of the SLFS is to create a physical simulation environment for learning production concepts. Students and industry professionals can learn new technologies and further develop their skills, focusing on Lean Management and Industry 4.0.
Currently, the SLFS is equipped with:
- A Smart Kanban supermarket
- Smart Poka Yoke station
- Working station
- Transporter
- 2D machine vision
- A SCARA robot
Knowledge and Innovation Community: EIT Manufacturing
