Industry 5.0 places emphasis on human-centricity: the idea that work and technology must be designed with human needs, values, and capabilities at the forefront.

European industry's competitive model cannot and should not rely on low-wage labour, nor is full automation a viable escape route.

At the Smart Production Lab of FH JOANNEUM in Kapfenberg, Austria, an important step was taken towards its transformation into an Industry 5.0 lighthouse, with a focus on human-centric, sustainable and resilient manufacturing.

As part of the Bridges 5.0 research project, the Austrian intervention aims to transform the Smart Production Lab from an I4.0 Lab to an I5.0 one.

Report of Webinar led by Tuomo Alasoini, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Watch the webinar. Download the report.

Our regular series in which we ask Bridges 5.0 people to reveal something about themselves. In this edition, meet: ALLISON DUNNE (KU LEUVEN).