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This report presents a structured and comparable way to describe Learning Factories by applying the Framework for Interdisciplinary Training in Learning Factories. The framework brings together two complementary dimensions: the regional context, which explains the industrial, economic and educational environment of each centre, and the technical and pedagogical elements, which define how Learning Factories are […]

This report presents the socio-economic and labour market dynamics of the advanced manufacturing sector in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It explores how technological transformations such as automation, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, alongside green transitions, are reshaping industrial skills and employment requirements. To address these changing needs, the strategic implementation of Evolutive Learning Factories by

This report examines the labour context of advanced manufacturing in Greece, with a particular focus on the Region of Western Greece and its implications for Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Learning Factory initiatives. It provides an overview of the regional economic structure, labour market trends, and the evolving skills requirements associated with digital transformation

Austria’s industrial economy is characterized by strong regional specialization, high export orientation, and an ongoing structural transformation toward more digitalized, service-oriented, and sustainable production systems. While traditional manufacturing employment is declining, industry remains central to value creation. At the same time, automation, rising global competition, and decarbonization are reshaping skill demands. This shift creates a

This report presents the experience of CIFP Miguel Altuna LHII, a vocational education and training centre, focusing on its Ikas Fabrika learning factory. The facility recreates industrial production processes in an educational environment, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration across training programmes. Students engage in product design, manufacturing, logistics, and management activities while using Industry 4.0 technologies including

This report presents a structured and comparable way to describe Learning Factories by applying the Framework for Interdisciplinary Training in Learning Factories. The framework brings together two complementary dimensions: the regional context, which explains the industrial, economic and educational environment of each centre, and the technical and pedagogical elements, which define how Learning Factories are