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ASME Creates Free Industry 4.0 Courses

By Austin Weber
manufacturing education

A new series of courses are designed to address the manufacturing skills gap.

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January 24, 2025

NEW YORK—The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has launched a series of free courses that delve into various Industry 4.0 topics. It is partnering with Autodesk Inc. on the initiative, which aims to address the manufacturing skills gap.

The first four 30-minute courses cover design for sustainability; introduction to Industry 4.0 and technologies; Industry 4.0 and business; and digital literacy and data skills.

“The project-based curriculum uses real-world examples to engage and motivate students and professionals as they develop skills that are in high demand,” says Stephanie Viola, executive director of the ASME Foundation and managing director of programs and philanthropy at ASME. “These courses are the latest chapter in [our] efforts to help engineers and technicians advance their careers, and to support manufacturers as they integrate advanced technologies into their operations.”  “In collaboration with ASME, we’re providing practical, project-based courses that equip students with essential skills for success,” adds Mary Hope McQuiston, vice president of education experiences at Autodesk. “Our curriculum empowers educators to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies and principles into their classrooms, fostering both technical expertise and collaborative skills needed for evolving manufacturing careers.” 

To learn more about the Industry 4.0 courses, click www.asme.org. 

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Austin has been senior editor for ASSEMBLY Magazine since September 1999. He has more than 21 years of b-to-b publishing experience and has written about a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering topics. Austin is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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