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The expert team from HAGG Corporation travels to Germany to attend Industry 4.0 training.

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2019.04.25

Recently, a renowned study and research group from Hangzhou Gear Industry made a special trip to the prestigious Technical University of Munich in Germany, where they had an exclusive conversation with Professor Baur, a distinguished lecturer at this world-class institution. They attended his authoritative and expertly delivered course titled "An Overview and Development of Industry 4.0." Professor Baur holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and boasts over 30 years of extensive management experience in leading global enterprises. During the session, he thoughtfully explored the concept and evolution of Industry 4.0—from smart cities and intelligent products to cutting-edge smart factories—guiding participants from basic principles to more advanced applications. He also highlighted the key elements and essential prerequisites of Industry 4.0, complemented by insightful case studies that helped attendees assess whether their own factories could successfully embrace this transformative vision. Throughout the workshop, experts attentively listened, engaged in lively discussions, and enthusiastically exchanged ideas with the professor even after class concluded. Participants universally praised the training for its comprehensive content and practical insights, agreeing that the session was both enlightening and highly beneficial.

The next day, the Hangzhou Gear expert team drove to the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart for an exchange and learning session. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer Institute is Europe's largest organization dedicated to applied research and also serves as the core initiator of Germany’s Industry 4.0 initiative. Its subsidiary, the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (Fraunhofer IAO), was established in 1981. The institute’s key areas of expertise include corporate development and work design, engineering systems, technology and innovation management, and human-machine interaction. At the heart of its research lies the practical application of technology management, seamlessly integrating business process management, organizational development, innovation strategies, R&D planning, and product design—ultimately aligning enterprise profitability, employee well-being, and societal impact to maximize benefits across all dimensions. Meanwhile, Professor Mehmet vividly illustrated, using real-world case studies, how companies can successfully transform and upgrade their operations: by first analyzing the current situation, identifying specific areas that require transformation, and finally setting clear long-term vision goals, thereby paving the way for a detailed and actionable approach to implementing Industry 4.0 production methods.

Through this training and exchange of learning, the Hangzhou Gear expert team gained a deeper understanding of Industry 4.0, gaining valuable insights into how enterprises can systematically and step-by-step advance toward the Industry 4.0 framework during their transformation and upgrading, ultimately realizing their vision and goals.