TRANSFORM

Training & Re-Skilling for Smart Manufacturing

An Erasmus+ Project

What is TRANSFORM?

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Project Overview

The manufacturing industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation, however, many professionals and businesses face a digital skills gap that limits their ability to adapt.

Training and Re-skilling for Smart Manufacturing (TRANSFORM), is an Erasmus+ KA210-VET initiative created to enhance digital competencies in the manufacturing sector.

It is a small-scale partnership in vocational education and training, focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Project Partners

AIM Centre, Ireland (Lead Partner)

 Ireland’s leading centre for AI adoption for Manufacturing & Services, helping businesses integrate practical and responsible AI solutions.

ESTIA Institute of Technology, France

Esteemed French engineering and innovation institute specialising in advanced technologies, industry collaboration, and applied research.

IESE Business School, Spain

A globally recognised business school based in Barcelona, known for leadership development, executive education, and innovation-focused programmes.

The Journey

Digital transformation in manufacturing is not a single technology project - it is a journey that connects people, processes and technology to create lasting business value. The TRANSFORM Journey highlights three interconnected stages that help organisations navigate this transformation successfully.

Stage 1: Smart Manufacturing

Connected technologies such as AI, data analytics, cyber-physical systems and predictive maintenance generate valuable operational data and create new opportunities for efficiency, sustainability and innovation.

Stage 2: The Digital Thread

This stage transforms data into actionable insight by connecting information across design, engineering, production, maintenance and supply chains. By creating a single source of truth, organisations gain:

  • Real-time visibility
  • Improved collaboration
  • Faster, better-informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle

Stage 3: Secure Digital Transformation

Governance, cybersecurity, OT/IT convergence and human-centred approaches ensure that connected operations remain resilient, trustworthy and scalable. As manufacturing ecosystems become increasingly interconnected, security and trust become essential enablers of innovation rather than barriers to it.

The Complete Journey

Together, these three stages form the TRANSFORM Journey - a connected pathway where data, technology and people work together
to drive smarter decisions, stronger resilience and more sustainable manufacturing.

By integrating operational excellence with digital innovation, manufacturers can unlock the full potential of Industry 4.0 while building
the foundations for the future of Industry 5.0

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Resources

The TRANSFORM training webinar series offers free, flexible learning opportunities focused on AI, MES, and smart manufacturing. Delivered through a modular digital learning approach, the webinars combine online resources, virtual collaboration, and interactive engagement to support upskilling and workforce development.
 
Designed for industry professionals, SMEs, job seekers, career changers, educators, and policymakers, the series aims to build digital skills, support smart manufacturing adoption, and encourage collaboration across industry and education.
 
 
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ESTIA Institute of Technology
Bidart, France

Learning Module: Smarter Factories, Stronger Futures: AI and Sustainability in European Manufacturing.

Unpacking the future of European manufacturing through the lens of smart technologies, sustainability, and real-world applications from the HYPERCOG and FlashComp projects. 

Digital Training Resources

The resources are designed for reuse in vocational education, engineering education, and adult learning contexts, and contribute to the project’s modular digital learning programme.

Digital Training Resource

Two complementary digital training resources developed by ESTIA, derived from the ESTIA-led webinar:

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Webinar Presentation

Webinar presentation slides available to download.

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AIM Centre
Sligo, Ireland

Learning Module: From Concept to Factory: Enabling Smart Manufacturing with the Digital Thread

Join AIM Centre and DELL Technologies to break down the Digital Thread including key components, industry adoption and case studies along with real-world adaptation.

Digital Training Resources

The resources are designed for reuse in vocational education, engineering education, and adult learning contexts, and contribute to the project’s modular digital learning programme.

Digital Training Resource

Two complementary digital training resources developed by AIM, derived from the webinar.

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Webinar Presentation

Webinar presentation slides available to download.

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IESE Business School
Barcelona, Spain

Learning Module: From Humans to Machines: The Keys to Secure Digital Transformation

Explore how organisations can protect and future-proof their digital infrastructures while upskilling their workforce for the challenges ahead.

Digital Training Resources

The resources are designed for reuse in vocational education, engineering education, and adult learning contexts, and contribute to the project’s modular digital learning programme.

Digital Training Resource

Two complementary digital training resources developed by IESE, derived from the webinar.

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Webinar Presentation

Webinar presentation slides available to download.

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Publications

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Why your biggest cybersecurity risk isn’t technology - it’s your people

IESE

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The Best Defense Against Cyberattacks is Prevention

El País (Leading Spanish National Newspaper) - Published by IESE

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Humans and Machines

IESE - Video Interview

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Supporting SMEs to take practical steps in digital transformation

AIM Centre

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AIM Centre Showcases the Erasmus+ TRANSFORM Project at ATU Engineering Expo

AIM Centre

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Key Learnings from the TRANSFORM Webinar: From Concept to Factory – Enabling Smart Manufacturing with the Digital Thread

AIM Centre

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AI in Manufacturing

From Connected Systems to Shared Operational Truth

AIM Centre

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AIM Leads Erasmus+ Project to Drive Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

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Innovative Training Materials: Integrating IoT into Composite Materials Manufacturing

ESTIA

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Is industry ready for Industry 4.0? What a skills gap analysis reveals

ESTIA

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The challenges of creating training materials for Industry 4.0

ESTIA

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Challenges in creating pedagogical materials for the industrial environment

ESTIA

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