On March 26, 2025, a meeting was held at the Center of Excellence UNITe at the University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” with representatives from the University of Ruse, the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), and Siemens Bulgaria.
Participants:
- From University of Ruse:
- Prof. Georgi Hristov;
- Prof. Plamen Zahariev;
- Assoc. Prof. Nina Bencheva;
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ventsislav Keseev (Department of Telecommunications);
- Assoc. Prof. Stanislav Penchev (Department of Automation and Electronics).
- From RCCI:
- Mr. Airi Memishev (RCCI Representative).
- From Siemens Bulgaria:
- Eng. Boyko Boykov (Digital Industries Division).
Main Goal of the Meeting:
The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss the collaboration between the three organizations. This is within the framework of the Erasmus+ funded project titled “Digital Twin for Smart Manufacturing” (also referred to as “Digital twin on smart manufacturing”), under contract 101140156 – ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PI-ALL-INNO. The objectives of the project include:
- Developing virtual twins for industrial automation systems.
- Integrating these digital twins into the educational processes of several universities across Europe, including University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”.
Key Discussion Points:
- Software Solutions for Digital Twins:
The meeting discussed five interconnected software solutions from Siemens for creating digital twins, which will be implemented into the educational curriculum at University of Ruse. - Educational Integration:
How these technologies will be incorporated into the student learning experience at the university was also a key topic of discussion. - Collaboration with Siemens:
A strong emphasis was placed on the collaboration between University of Ruse and Siemens Bulgaria in the field of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing.
Post-Meeting Activity:
Following the meeting, Eng. Boyko Boykov visited Room 10.323 “Industrial Controllers and Siemens Communications” at the Department of Telecommunications, which is currently undergoing modernization, thanks to a donation from Siemens Bulgaria.
