Digital transformation of the furniture industry: evolution towards Industry 4.0

Use and apply work methodologies, tools, and techniques that enable the management, development, and digitalisation of companies in the furniture sector within the framework of Industry 4.0. COURSE CONTENT: Module 1. Materials and Processes – Objective: to select and apply materials with new properties that enable the development of products with new specifications; to use new tools for product design processes within the context of business digitalisation; and to understand and apply new concepts in the management and organisation of a digitalised company. Module 2. Quality Systems. Environmental Aspects and Regulations – Objective: to implement a quality management system in companies in accordance with existing quality and environmental regulations; to work with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, their content and practical application in the company; and to develop a quality system based on standard specifications. Module 3. Management Skills – Objective: to manage and lead people in companies operating in line with the Industry 4.0 philosophy. Module 4. Software for Process Management and Product Design – Objective: to use and handle tools that support the digitalisation of companies in both design and business management and organisation; to use design software in the development of new products.

Health and Safety for Lifting Equipment

Course designed to provide the basic knowledge required to identify the risks associated with the use of ‘lifting equipment’, in accordance with regulations and the General Sector Agreement.

Energy efficiency and external joinery

Course aimed at understanding the characteristics of external joinery, the applicable regulations and the installation criteria that enable the improvement of buildings’ energy efficiency.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE