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Programs & Courses

Explore our comprehensive range of courses designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge essential for mastering the smart manufacturing technologies of the future

ISFA Courses

DISCOVERY PROGRAMME

SMART FACTORY TECHNOLOGIES

Duration: One Week

This immersive program will give you a hands-on look at the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of manufacturing. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit leading smart factories in Switzerland. This is a unique opportunity to see how these companies are using smart manufacturing technologies to improve their operations and competitiveness. 

Ideal for a broad introduction to technology topics:  

This program is ideal for manufacturing professionals at all levels, who are interested in learning more about how smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 can transform their businesses. 

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

INTENSIVE PROGRAMMES

Duration: Two Weeks

Are you interested in learning the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing? Do you want to become a trainer who can share your knowledge and skills with others? If yes, then you should join our train-the-trainer Intensive programmes at the ISFA. 

We currently offer five courses that cover the most relevant topics in advanced manufacturing:  

Each course is two weeks long and includes hands-on exercises and workshops in our state-of-the-art lab and factory environment. The course is supplemented by site visits to world-class technology and manufacturing companies in Switzerland. You will learn from our experienced instructors and experts who will guide you through the theory and practice of each topic. By the end of each course, you will be able to apply what you learned to your own manufacturing context and teach others how to do the same.

This course will teach you how to apply digital technologies to improve your manufacturing and supply chain processes. You will learn how to build a digital factory with digital twins for modelling and simulation, and leverage novel VR/AR/Metaverse applications. You will gain hands-on experience with relevant digital tools and platforms that can enhance your skills to plan and optimize complex manufacturing and supply chain process. 

This course will introduce you to the applications and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. You will learn how to use AI techniques such as machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics to automate tasks, improve decision making, and create new value propositions. You will also get to practice with real-world examples and case studies of AI-driven manufacturing solutions.

This course will help you understand the environmental and social impacts of manufacturing and how to reduce them. You will learn how to apply the principles of circular economy, eco-design, life cycle assessment, and green supply chain management to your manufacturing operations. You will also explore the opportunities and challenges of sustainable manufacturing in terms of competitiveness, innovation, and customer satisfaction. 

This course will equip you with the skills and strategies to cope with uncertainties and disruptions in manufacturing. You will learn how to assess the cyber risks and vulnerabilities of your manufacturing system and how to implement resilience measures such as flexibility, agility, adaptability, and robustness. You will also discover the best practices and frameworks for managing crises and recovering from shocks in manufacturing. 

This course will show you how to collaborate with robots in manufacturing. You will learn how to design, program, and operate cobots (collaborative robots) that can work safely and efficiently alongside humans. You will also explore the benefits and challenges of cobotic automation in terms of ergonomics, performance, and ethics. You will also have the opportunity to interact with various types of cobots in our real-world factory environment.

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES

Personalize your programme and match it with your business and personal learning goals. We help you to develop an individual schedule for your unique learning experience. 

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