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    The Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) is the yearly held conference of the IALF that attracts the top academics and researchers in the field of learning factories to meet, engage and share about their R&D findings. The goal of the CLF is to promote cooperation among members to achieve excellence in teaching and research in the field of manufacturing engineering and production management. Each year the conference attracts about 150 participants worldwide to attend.

    15th Conference on Learning Factories 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa

    25.-28. March 2025

    Conference Chair: Prof. Louis Louw

    The 15th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) will be hosted at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The Department of Industrial Engineering welcomes you to participate in this conference, which attracts academics and researchers in the field of learning factories to meet, engage and share about their R&D findings. The goal of the Conference on Learning Factories is to promote cooperation among members to achieve excellence in teaching and research in the field of manufacturing engineering and production management.

    More information on this conference is available via the conference website.

    14th Conference on Learning Factories in Enschede, The Netherlands

    17.-19. April 2024

    Conference Chair: Prof. Sebastian Thiede, Prof. Eric Lutters

    Main topics:

    • Learning Factory Design and Industry 5.0
    • Digital Twin and VR/AR
    • 5G/6G in Learning Factories
    • AI for Manufacturing Systems
    • Human-Centred Work-Design
    • Human Robotic Collaboration
    • Sustainability in Learning Factories
    • Cross Learning Factories Product Production System
    Proceedings: 
    Volume 1: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-65411-4
    Volume 2: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-65400-8

    Fore more information on this conference see conference website.

    13th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Reutlingen, Germany

    9.-11. May 2023
    Conference Chair: Prof. Vera Hummel

    Main topics:
    • Technology and Approaches for Cyber Physical Production Networks
    • Digital Twins, Machines, Humans, IoT and Simulation
    • Learning Factory and Industry 5.0
    • Learning Factory Concepts and Business Models
    • Learning and Didactics for Future Work
    Proceedings: https://www.ssrn.com/link/CLF-2023.html

    12th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Singapore, Singapore

    11.-13. April 2022
    Impressions from CLF 2021.
    Conference Chair: Dr. Tan Puay Siew

    Main topics:
    • Mixed Reality & Immersive Learning
    • Learning Factory Concepts
    • Machine Learning and AI in Learning Factories
    • Cyber Physical Production Systems in Learning Factories
    • 5G & IIoT in Learning Factories
    • Sustainability & Circular Economy in Learning Factories
    • Building Learning Factories in Actual Production Environment
    • Harnessing Synergy in Learning Factory Ecosyste
    Proceedings: https://www.ssrn.com/link/CLF-2022.html

    11th CIRP-sponsored Online-Conference on Learning Factories in Graz, Austria

    31. June -2. July 2021
    Impressions from CLF 2021.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Christian Ramsauer

    Main topics:
    • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Learning Factories
    • Teaching Global Value Chains in Learning Factories
    • Sustainability and Circular Economy in Learning Factories
    • 5G and IoT in Learning Factories
    • Mixed Reality in Learning Factories
    • Learning Factory Concepts
    Proceedings: https://www.ssrn.com/link/CLF-2021.html

    10th CIRP-sponsored Online-Conference on Learning Factories in Graz, Austria

    15.-17. April 2020
    Impressions from CLF 2021.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Christian Ramsauer

    Main topics:
    • Learning factories across the value chain: from innovation to service
    • Mixed reality in learning factories
    • Workforce agility in learning factories
    • Interdisciplinary education in learning factories
    Proceedings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-manufacturing/vol/45/suppl/C

    9th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Braunschweig, Germany

    26.-28. March 2019
    Impressions from CLF 2019.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Christoph Herrmann

    Main topics:
    • Learning Factories and Industry 4.0 Learning with Cyber Physical Manufacturing Systems
    • Sustainable Manufacturing through Learning Factories
    • Mixed Reality and immersive learning environments
    • Learning approaches and evaluation
    • Learning Factories and interdisciplinary cooperation
    Proceedings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-manufacturing/vol/31/suppl/C

    8th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Patras, Greece

    12.-13. April 2018
    Impressions from CLF 2018.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Dimitris Mourtzis

    Main topics:
    • Advanced Engineering Education
    • Training for Manufacturing Innovation
    Proceedings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-manufacturing/vol/23/suppl/C

    7th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Darmstadt, Germany

    4. April 2017
    Impressions from CLF 2017.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Joachim Metternich

    Main topics:
    • Learning factory concepts
    • ‘Industrie 4.0’ production systems
    • ‘Industrie 4.0’ use cases
    • Integration of digital learning
    • Competency development
    Proceedings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-manufacturing/vol/9/suppl/C

    6th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Gjøvik, Norway

    29. June 2016
    Impressions from CLF 2016.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Kristian Martinsen

    Main topics:
    • Learning in Industry 4.0 / cyber physical manufacturing systems
    • Learning factories
    • Cooperation, flexibility, transparency in manufacturing education and learning
    • Research based innovation and learning
    Proceedings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-cirp/vol/54/suppl/C

    5th Conference on Learning Factories in Bochum, Germany

    07. June 2015
    Impressions from CLF 2015.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Dieter Kreimeier

    Main topics:
    • Didactical approaches
    • Resource efficiency and sustainability
    • New learning factory concepts
    • Industry 4.0 and cyber-physical systems
    • Productivity management and lean production
    Proceedings: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-cirp/vol/32/suppl/C

    4th Conference on Learning Factories in Stockholm, Sweden

    28. May 2014
    Impressions from CLF 2021.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Bengt Lindberg

    Main topics:
    • Learning factories for optimization of resource efficiency
    • Sustainability in production and logistics through lean learning factories
    • Innovation through virtual production in digital learning factories
    Proceedings: File Link

    3rd Conference on Learning Factories in Munich, Germany

    7. May 2013
    Conference Chair: Prof. Gunther Reinhart

    Main topics:
    • Learning Factories for optimization of energy efficiency
    • Sustainable efficiency in production and logistics through lean learning factories
    • Creating the future with digital learning factories
    Proceedings: File Link

    2nd Conference on Learning Factories in Vienna, Austria

    10. May 2012
    Impressions from CLF 2021.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Wilfried Sihn

    Main topics:
    • Universities
    • Industry
    • Learning and innovation factory of the Vienna University of Technology
    Proceedings: File Link

    1st Conference on Learning Factories in Darmstadt, Germany

    19. May 2011
    Impressions from CLF 2021.
    Conference Chair: Prof. Eberhard Abele

    Main topics:
    • Learning and competency-building as a competitive factor
    • Learning factories in operational application
    • Leaders as teachers
    Proceedings: File Link