Type of course:
Digital learning, Lesson
Language:
EN
Duration:
10 minutes
Proficiency:
Intermediate
Target:
Manager, Professionals

SUMMARY
What is Industry 5.0, and how does it differ from Industry 4.0? How can this transition impact your company?
This lesson is part of the introductory course within the CTO 5.0 program, designed to help companies achieve their sustainability goals. It aims to provide foundational knowledge on the three pillars of Industry 5.0, clarify the differences between Industry 5.0 and Industry 4.0, and equip participants with the knowledge necessary for a successful transition. The lesson is not mandatory for those who already have a solid understanding of Industry 5.0 and its fundamentals.

About The Author
Panos Stavropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS), University of Patras, Greece. He has been teaching as a Lecturer (2014-2018) and Assistant Professor (2018-present) on topics of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Processes. He has been coordinating and managing EITM projects and has been involved in nuggets development on topics related to Manufacturing Processes.
Vasiliki Panagiotopoulou is a Senior Research Engineer at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) since 2020, with research interests focusing on Sustainability, and Circular Economy. She has extensive experience participating in various EITM education and innovation projects and developing educational content for multiple initiatives, including Demo4Green and SRC4i.
Giorgos Gkoumas has been a Research Engineer at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) since 2024. His research interests focus on sustainability and renewable energy technologies. He has experience participating in various projects related to regional development, entrepreneurial discovery, and innovation center development.
Learning outcomes
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to understand the foundational knowledge on the three pillars of Industry 5.0.
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to explain the distinctions between Industry 5.0 and Industry 4.0.
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to identify the key enabling technologies of Industry 5.0.
Course Content
Topics
Uncategorized
Tags
Human-centricity, Industry 5.0, Sustainability, Resilience
