Integrating Industry 4.0 into the Engineering Technology Curriculum: Recommended Practices

Industry 4.0 is growing rapidly thanks to the advances in microelectronics, communications, and information technology. For this reason, it is crucial to adapt engineering education curriculums accordingly to address the workforce demand. In this paper, several recommended practices regarding the incorporation of Industry 4.0 into Engineering Technology and specifically Electromechanical Engineering Technology will be presented. The key elements of Industry 4.0 will be demonstrated, and courses will be aligned with these components.