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Can virtual simulation be a trigger for the implementation of human-robot collaboration?
One reason why implementing human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a challenge is the extensive background work involved. What tasks should...
Nov 19, 20203 min read
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Is the production floor ready for AR smart glasses?
In this harsh business climate where increased productivity and efficiency are essential to survival, everyone is looking for new ways to...
Oct 13, 20204 min read
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Courses for employees working in industry
Keeping up with the global developments in your industry requires highly trained staff and access to the right skills. There is a lot of...
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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VF-KDO builds tailored war room to enable virtual decision making
In December of last year we presented our vision about building a Virtual Decision Making (VDM) room at ASSAR. It is identical to the...
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Save-the-date: All partner meeting
On November 25th VF-KDO is organizing its annual all partner meeting. Different this year is that it will be an all digital event. Don't...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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VF-KDO Newsletter
Dear Reader The goal of the research profile Virtual Factory with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (VF-KDO) is to deliver radical...
Jul 2, 20207 min read
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Apply now: Customized courses for industry professionals
Production is becoming increasingly complex and the industry is in need of continuous development as a result of the increasing demand...
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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Views from the production floor of the future
A few days before Christmas, partners from the research profile Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization met at ASSAR...
Jan 6, 20202 min read
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Simulation-Based Multi-Objective Optimization Of Ergonomic And Productivity Factors
On Friday the 22nd of September Aitor Iriondo Pascual held a research proposal seminar on Simulation-Based Multi-Objective Optimization...
Nov 25, 20192 min read
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SCANIA Smart Factory Lab in IVA magazine #3
IVA, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences's magazine visited SCANIA Smart Factory Lab in their third issue of 2019. The...
Nov 15, 20191 min read
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Dec 18th 2019 - Get a glimpse into the industry of the future
Are you curious of how the industry will look like in the future? On December 18th we invite you to take a peek at the latest research...
Nov 15, 20192 min read
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Knowledge-Driven Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms and Decision Support
-Welcome to a research proposal seminar Held by PhD Student Henrik Smedberg Date, Time and Venue: Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 13:15 at...
Nov 8, 20192 min read
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Accepting applicants to industrial courses in virtual factories
The University of Skövde now offers industrial courses at advanced level for professionals within the industry. Both to large,...
Oct 25, 20191 min read
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Plant meeting at SCANIA Södertälje
Date: Friday May 24 2019 Time: Kl 10.00–14.00 Location: Scania AB, Södertälje Agenda: 10:00-12:00 Project management, webb &...
May 9, 20191 min read
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Proposed research academy Smart Industry - invitation to an information day
Five higher education institutions* are making a joint application for a research school for companies with the purpose of meeting the...
Apr 15, 20193 min read
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Launch of Virtual Factories and Knowledge-Driven Optimization | Time: 2018 November 5 09:45 - 12:00
Welcome to the launch of the new research profile Virtual Factories and Knowledge-Driven Optimization. We are looking forward to eight...
Feb 7, 20191 min read
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New Research Profile Will Strengthen the Competitiveness of the Manufacturing Industry.
Project leaders Amos Ng and Anna Syberfeldt from the University of Skövde. Virtual factories and knowledge-driven optimization (VF-KDO)...
Nov 5, 20182 min read
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100 million SEK for new research at the University of Skövde
The Knowledge Foundation has granted financial support to the University of Skövde for research on Virtual Factories and Knowledge-Driven...
Apr 18, 20182 min read
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