In this episode of the Connected Shopfloor Podcast, Marco Tschan talks with Francisco Duarte, professor at the University of Minho and affiliated researcher at CCG.

They share essential advice for engineering students, explore shopfloor innovation, and discuss the technologies transforming the industry.The conversation highlights the importance of staying curious, questioning assumptions, critically evaluating information, and actively engaging with your education and experiences.

They also discuss how AI is shaping engineering practice, the value of diverse perspectives, developing problem-solving skills for real-world challenges and building strong networks to support career growth.