AllFactory: An Aquaponics 4.0 Transdisciplinary Educational and Applied Research Learning Factory at the University of Alberta

Pablo Martinez; Rafiq Ahmad

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3857901

AllFactory: An Aquaponics 4.0 Transdisciplinary Educational and Applied Research Learning Factory at the University of Alberta

Pablo Martinez, Rafiq Ahmad^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Learning factories have presented an effective environment to develop theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, especially in engineering and technologies. It supports many of the challenges that engineering education faces regarding teaching, training, skills development, and learning novel technologies brought by the Industry 4.0 paradigm. However, most current learning factories focus on conventional manufacturing environments, i.e., CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or assembly processes, limiting the impact of the learning factory concept in engineering education and transdisciplinary areas focusing on the frontiers between sciences and engineering. This paper introduces the 'AllFactory' (Aquaponics 4.0 Learning Factory) developed at the University of Alberta, focusing on transdisciplinary engineering problems and Industry 4.0 implementation in vertical indoor farming (known as Aquaponics 4.0). The elements, systems, processes, and technology used are presented and the expected research, education and learning, and future training outcomes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) 2021
Place of Publication	Rochester, NY
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	1-3
Number of pages	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3857901
Publication status	Published - 23 Jun 2021
Externally published	Yes
Event	11th Conference on Learning Factories 2021 (CLF) - Graz (Virtual), Austria Duration: 1 Jul 2021 → 2 Jul 2021 https://www.tugraz.at/events/clf2021/home/

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Name	SSRN Electronic Journal
ISSN (Print)	1556-5068

Conference

Conference	11th Conference on Learning Factories 2021 (CLF)
Country/Territory	Austria
City	Graz (Virtual)
Period	1/07/21 → 2/07/21
Internet address	https://www.tugraz.at/events/clf2021/home/

Keywords

learning factory
industry 4.0,
aquaponic systems
education and training
skills development

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Martinez, P & Ahmad, R 2021, AllFactory: An Aquaponics 4.0 Transdisciplinary Educational and Applied Research Learning Factory at the University of Alberta. in Proceedings of the Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) 2021. SSRN Electronic Journal, Elsevier, Rochester, NY, pp. 1-3, 11th Conference on Learning Factories 2021 (CLF), Graz (Virtual), Austria, 1/07/21. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3857901

AllFactory: An Aquaponics 4.0 Transdisciplinary Educational and Applied Research Learning Factory at the University of Alberta. / Martinez, Pablo; Ahmad, Rafiq.
Proceedings of the Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) 2021. Rochester, NY: Elsevier, 2021. p. 1-3 (SSRN Electronic Journal).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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