Recently, 9 freshmen were sent to Germany RWTH Aachen University by the school of mechanical engineering to join the one-month summer camp, so as to broaden the horizon, learn advanced technology, scientific philosophy and innovative thinking as well as strengthen the professional knowledge and stimulate learning interest.
RWTH Aachen University, one of the prestigious German universities of science and engineering and one of the world-class universities as well, enjoys the reputation of “European MIT”. Aachen, the city of science, is a dream place to study further for students across the world. This time the overseas study tour took “Industry 4.0” as its subject and unlike before, the form changed, featuring the combination of theory and field trips. Every day the time set to have classes was 6 hours, so as to keep students motivated in study.
In classes, professors and researchers of RWTH Aachen University elaborated subjects such as modern factory layout planning, digital supply chain (intelligent factory), innovation and trend of metal molding, 3D printing technology, and ergonomics design of human-computer interaction, assembly robots and intelligent automation. Students learned with pre-reading texts, hotly discussing during breaks and reviewing after classes. Such deep learning method enabled students to get a full mastery of classes and have a comprehensive understanding of “Industry 4.0”.
Besides studying theory in classes, students visited enterprises and scientific research institutes such as development and research center of German E.Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Company, German National Industry 4.0 Innovation Model Factory, Fraunhofer Institutes for Machining and Laser. On the scene, students witnessed advanced technologies of making, testing, and productive managing, further experiencing the real application and technology innovation of German Industry 4.0.
The university also organized colorful extracurricular activities out of classes with high quality and high intensity. Therefore, students not only experienced the European teaching atmosphere and the deep cultural accumulation of prestigious universities, but also enjoyed the most renowned places of interest in Europe as well as German lifestyle and culture.
The German study tour served as a precious platform for international exchange, through which students have a deep understanding of German Industry 4.0 theory and its application fruits as well as harvest life experiences in a foreign country and precious friendship across borders. This meaningful experience of studying and living abroad stimulate students to constantly pursue and challenge life goals.