Exploring The Fabrication Lab Concept For Learning Sustainable Co-Innovation In Industrial Engineering Education – An Action Research Case From Austria

Authors

Selim EROL, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, AustriaFollow
Alice GRANO, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, AustriaFollow

Document Type

Conference Paper

Abstract

According to recent studies, cooperative innovation between universities and industry, especially with small and medium firms, is not as frequent as expected. Case-studies of regional innovation systems have shown that open access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, services, skills and activities are needed to achieve long-term innovation partnerships. Co-innovation requires particular skills beyond technical knowledge, which are not always addressed in engineering curricula at university. Fab labs are a concept that potentially fosters students in the acquisition of such skills. In this paper, we describe our experiences in designing, building and running a fab lab as a new element for industrial engineering education at our university in Austria.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/DF8Z-4752

Recommended Citation

Erol, S., & Grano, A. (2023). Exploring The Fabrication Lab Concept For Learning Sustainable Co-Innovation In Industrial Engineering Education – An Action Research Case From Austria. European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI). DOI: 10.21427/DF8Z-4752

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