Makerspaces Role in the Innovation Landscape: Application of Rapid Prototyping in Higher Education
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Kruger, Sean
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Technology is an astonishing enabler of the human mind, as it facilitates people to connect and develop in ways never experienced before. With Industry 4.0, this enablement and level of interconnectedness has developed at an exponential rate, accelerating economic growth, learning paradigms and data production, which is changing the very way people live and interact. However, Industry 4.0 consists of numerous new and complex technologies, with varying applications and usages. There are several encompassing technologies pertaining to Industry 4.0 and calls for specialisation in how to apply this and leverage it to the advantage of the relevant environment.
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Makerspace, Innovation, Industry 4.0, Higher Education, Future of Work