Smart Factory@Industry
"The project gave me a very good insight not only about the working life at Daimler but also great exposure to a fast-paced, technology focused industry. I gained a lot of understanding about the development of innovation projects and the experience of working on a revolutionary topic was fantastic.
Finally, the Smart Factory project introduced and brought me into contact with the department at Daimler where I am currently working. It was a direct enabler for my job."
Isha, CBS Alumna
About the Program
Smart factories are already an integral part of today's industry, meaning that engineers need the appropriate know-how to successfully lead the integration and extension of these digitalized factories. In cooperation with industry partners, the Carl Benz School of Engineering as the Mechanical Engineering College of the KIT offers the integrated industry unit Smart Factory@Industry. This dual training program aims to enhance the technical and interdisciplinary profile of Mechanical Engineering students. Through this program the students are able to build up networks with potential employers at a very early stage of their academic career.
For more information take a look at our SmartFactory∂Industry Flyer.
Facts about SmartFactory@Industry
Benefits for our students
The participants will gain...
- hands-on experience
- direct links to key players in German industry
- insider knowledge directly from industry experts
- management skills
- a sense of the modern job market
- intercultural competency
- potential opportunities to write the Bachelor's thesis with one of the industry partners
Potential topics for industry projects
Each industry partner offers a program according to their production’s specific needs, some examples of topics:
- Inbound/Outbound logistics
- Internet of Things
- Human-machine collaboration
- Big Data Analysis
- Smart Factory and Smart Manufacturing
- Product Planning
- 3D Printing
- Vertical and horizontal production
- Supply Chain
- Cloud Computing
- Lithography and Digitalization of Fabrication Processes
- Agile Production Systems
Apply for SmartFactory@Industry
Register here for this year's CBS Smart Project and take part in an innovation challenge at Mercedes-Benz.
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