The fourth industrial revolution is the extension of the third digitization revolution in terms of integrating computers and software to transform manufacturing to become green, customizable, on demand, and as a service. In the work done below, we elaborate on the information and communication technology architecture enabling this revolutionary transformation. We show the way to move forward with technology from as low level as sensors and all the way up till we reach services and customization. All this work is done under the roof of a learning factory establishment, which yields the way for not only knowledge transfer and hands-on experience, but also research and development in collaboration with market-leading software, hardware, communication, and manufacturing companies. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)

The main objective of this research work is to better understand the role of digital technologies, whose implementation has grown significantly in recent years in Germany. Digitalization and Information and Communication Technologies play crucial roles in the German economy, in fields such as education, industries, business, management and, ultimately, in the entire economy. Therefore, the main objective of this Thesis is to calculate the evolution of the product of the German economy through the parameterization of the constant elasticity of substitution production function and considering different scenarios of the input factors included in it. In this way, the potential relative productivity of each of the elements will be calculated. Among these factors are Industry 4.0 and ICT, among others, which will allow us to see their relative evolution in each of the future cases.:1. Foreword . . . 6 2. Introduction . . . 7 3. Scope and Research Question . . . 7 3.1. Limitations of Research . . . 8 4. Motivation of the study . . . 8 5. Theoretical Approach . . . 10 5.1. Digitization . . . 10 5.2. Digitalization . . . 11 5.3 Importance of digitalization . . . 11 6. Introduction of the production function . . . 13 6.2 Defining the efficiency parameter (Growth Accounting: Methodical Factors) . . . 15 6.3 Contribution of labor force to productivity . . . 15 7.1 Employment rate of Germany . . . 20 7.2 Multifactor Productivity in Germany . . . 21 7.3 Investment in Germany . . . 22 7.4 Investment in Digitalization . . . 23 8. Parametrization of the equation . . . 26 9. Data . . . 27 9.1 Productivity Evolution . . . 33 10. Results & Discussion . . . 37 11. Conclusion . . . 39 References . . . 40 Appendix A: Tables . . . 45

Die Refabrikation wird eine entscheidende Rolle zur Erreichung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft einnehmen, denn durch diesen Prozess können bereits ausgediente Produkte wieder in einen neuwertigen Zustand gebracht und dem Markt erneut hinzugefügt werden. Dennoch steht die Refabrikation vor Hindernissen, welche überwunden werden müssen. Dieser Beitrag soll einen Überblick über die Herausforderungen geben und den Stand der Technik erörtern, wie ein durchgängiger und geschlossener Informationsfluss über den gesamten Produktlebenszyklus einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Lösung dieser Hindernisse liefern kann.

This diploma thesis focuses on industry clusters and their relation to industry 4.0. The aim is to propose improvements of a selected cluster with prerequisites for transition to industry 4.0. For this purpose, a cluster maturity model will be developed in order to determine the current level of cluster readiness for industry 4.0 in predefined dimensions. This model will be based on an analysis of current maturity models and specific features and clusters´s restrictions. An analysis of the OMNIPACK cluster and the subsequent application of the maturity model to this cluster will be also part of the work. The benefit of this diploma thesis will be wider application of the defined maturity model in Czech cluster organizations.

This diploma thesis deals with the possibilities of using the geographic information systems in construction practice with a focus on facility management of buildings. The goal is to show the possibilities of use and the advantages that GIS offers in the construction industry thanks to its analytical and visualization capabilities. In the theoretical part there are basic terms such as BIM, Industry 4.0, GIS and facility management described. Furthermore, the possibilities of using GIS in construction industry and facility management of buildings are addressed. In the practical part the procedure of creating a GIS database for facility management is processed, specifically on information model of BUT FAST campus premises.

The aim of this diploma thesis is to map the potential impacts of Industry 4.0 on agricultural employment – in a context of the labour market and human resources management. The theoretical part focuses on the knowledge of the entire Industry 4.0 concept, its history and possible future impacts/transfers especially in the agriculture field. The following part is dedicated to the situation on selected farms and opinions of farm managers, agricultural advisors and directors of secondary agricultural schools on the issue. Based on the analysis of primary data was revealed that currently there is a big lack of workers which is one of the main reasons why farm managers are prioritizing automate/robotize production. In the final part of the thesis is discussed gained knowledge and recommendations for farm businesses and secondary agricultural schools in a manner of using new technologies and possible impacts of automatization, robotization and digitalization on employment itself.

Die europäische Fertigungsindustrie steht vor großen Veränderungen, die durch die zunehmende Nachfrage der Kunden nach maßgeschneiderten und/oder intelligenten Produkten, Industrie 4.0 Lösungen und Öffnung der Produktionsketten für Newcomer getrieben werden sowie durch die Veränderung hin zu Wertschöpfungsketten, in denen die Rollen von Lieferanten, Herstellern und Einzelhändlern verschwimmen. Diese sich dynamisch wandelnde Umwelt erfordert eine Anpassungsfähigkeit der Mitarbeiter, Fertigungswerkzeuge und Prozesse. Neue IKT-basierte Lösungen erleichtern einen Paradigmenwechsel, der Fabrikarbeiter als zukünftige "Wissensarbeiter" in den intelligenten Fabriken sieht, welcher nicht nur durch die Einführung neuer Technologien in die Fabriken gelingen kann. Arbeitsabläufe müssen umgestaltet werden und neue Ansätze zur kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung sind erforderlich. Bei der Verschiebung der Arbeitsaufgaben hin zur Wissensarbeit müssen bei der Anpassung der Arbeitsumgebungen zunehmend die Unterschiede bei den kognitiven Fähigkeiten berücksichtigt werden. Das hier vorgestellte Forschungsprojekt Factory2Fit zielt darauf ab, die menschlich zentrierte Fertigung auf ein neues Niveau zu bringen, indem den Mitarbeitern eine führende Rolle bei der Anpassung und Entwicklung ihrer eigenen Aufgaben zukommt. Das Hauptziel des Projektes ist es, adaptive Automatisierungslösungen zu entwickeln und zu pilotieren, die den Arbeitsablauf verbessern, den Arbeitnehmer dabei unterstützen, seine Kompetenzen zu entwickeln und die Mitarbeiter dazu befähigen, Wissen zu teilen und sich an der Gestaltung ihrer eigenen Arbeit zu beteiligen. Das Projekt Factory2Fit wird von Horizon 2020 (H2020/2014-2020), dem Programm für Forschung und Innovation der Europäischen Union, unter der Zuwendungsvereinbarung Nr. 723277 gefördert.

As digital transformation and Industry 4.0 have become a path for organizations to strengthen their performance, create value and acquire competitive advantages in different industries and regions, its appeal has increased among companies from diverse sectors and government institutions in the Colombian economy, but limited generalizability and replicability has been found in current models, which pose difficulties for their translation into the Colombian shipyard industry. Thus, this research study assessed the pertinence of utilizing digital transformation and industry 4.0 technologies as an enabler for the achievement of organizational goals, while focusing on the Colombian shipyard industry. To do so, a case study with mixed methods approach was utilized to collect data from interviews and surveys with the members of a Colombian Shipyard; which after applying analytical procedures and techniques, yielded the existence of an alignment between the Industry 4.0 and the achievement of their operational goals, as well as the identification of the strengths, challenges and implications of deploying digital technologies and a digital transformation strategy for a Colombian shipyard. Moreover, this study contributed to the understanding of digital transformation processes in relation to the specific characteristic, metrics, and factors of the Colombian shipyard industry, and it is a step forward into the further development of applications within different Colombian sectors by academics and practitioners in the field.

As two emerging terms in industry field, “Industry 4.0” and “Cyber-Physical System” have attracted an increasing amount of attention from both researchers and manufactures. Available advanced technologies brought by these terms, offers possible solutions and improvements for future maintenance. The purpose of the thesis is to identify how Industry 4.0 integrates with Cyber-Physical Systems regarding maintenance management and the requirements for companies to reach the ideal smart factory. Two researcher questions were studied to fulfill the purpose. Firstly, identifying the integration between Industry 4.0 and CPS regarding maintenance functions. Secondly, to investigate how such integration contribute to maintenance management in an ideal future factory.

Konstanz, FH, Diplomarb., 2003.