Enhancing Engineering Education through Digital Twins and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

In the current educational environment, the tripartite collaboration between the Department of Industrial Engineering (DIE), the Department of Mechatronics (DIM), and a globally recognized automation company has been fundamental in improving student learning. This project enabled the development of digital twins for the logistics cell, which is currently operated manually. Using the Emulate3D tool, the activities developed in this project aimed to transform this cell into an automated cell with Industry 4.0 elements. The tool facilitated students in creating innovative proposals that enhance their use and improve the teaching methodology. Implemented in the Industrial Automation course, the project not only automated the cell's processes but also enriched the practical and experiential learning of the students, demonstrating the effectiveness of interdisciplinary cooperation in educational settings. Currently, these proposals are being evaluated by DIE professors for future incorporation into courses that use the logistics cell.