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Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 is a vast concept of revolutionising modern factories using a wide range of top technologies. Topics such as Autonomous Robotics, Big Data, Augmented Reality, Cybersecurity, and others play important role in I4.0 concept. With these technologies combined, the aim is for Smart Factory to run autonomously, continuously optimising its production processes using gathered data and visualising it for systems operators and technicians.
Your task, as a Digital Production Systems Technician, is to modernise a module of production system, based on certain requirements. It includes PLC & HMI programming, developing SCADA systems for displaying live data, use of Augmented Reality and integration of external devices for cybersecurity, data collection and analysis.
Analytical skills
Time-management
Problem-solving
IT skills
Team working
Programming
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023
The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)
Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online
Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced
Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals
The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.
