Nowadays, the interaction of the various actors in the electrical distribution networks and especially the increase in the information/data flows that they provide have given rise to smart grids. Our project aims to enhance this volume of data, not only to monitor processes and visualize data, but rather, to use the information provided by telemetry and IoT equipment installed in power grids to optimize their operation. The objective is to implement a tool that allows to efficiently take advantage of the potential of smart grids, and that through automation, using systems like PLCNext and SCADA, it is possible to optimize energy management, including the presence of distributed generation. With this, the use of sustainable technologies will be promoted, contributing to the progress of the communities, maintaining the care of the environment from an energy perspective

It is proposed to implement an energy management platform, integrating automation equipment and software provided by Phoenix Contact. Data from the electrical network present in servers of University of Concepcion (UdeC) are considered to design a system composed of SCADA and PLCNext that monitors, manages, optimizes, forecasts and evaluates the behavior of the electrical network in different operating scenarios. Subsequently, it will be implemented at pilot level in the energy management and efficiency laboratory of the UdeC.

From the study, it can be concluded that automated systems allow a more efficient operation of the electric power distribution systems through demand management. By monitoring operations in real time, it is easier to adapt to new variables that may arise when technologies such as distributed generation systems are to be integrated into the network. It is also feasible to implement a pilot on a larger scale, as in the case of Concepción Campus.

This paper investigates the use of a Stewart platform as an effective case study for parallel robots and offers a valuable educational opportunity. While a physical setup may be costly or challenging to construct, other ways exist to implement this concept through written computer programs such as MATLAB. Parallel robots, like a Stewart platform, serve as useful examples of inverse kinematics. It presents a ready to-use case study for robotics classes. This paper addresses two main topics, the first concerns inverse kinematics, which has already been extensively researched. An overview of the latest developments in inverse kinematics calculations is provided. The second topic is the calculation of the workspace for a Stewart platform. This paper presents a novel and efficient algorithm that utilizes tensors and inverse kinematics to determine the workspace of the robot. Consequently, this algorithm reduces calculation time by a factor of 27.8, compared to a state-of-the-art algorithm. The evaluation of this case study is conducted through the administration of a student feedback survey, which includes both closed ended background questions and questions employing a Likert scale.

This contribution outlines the motivation, objectives, methods, and ongoing findings of a doctoral thesis pursued to obtain a PhD in Education at the National University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Engineering programs face significant tensions and changes, prompting institutions to design creative and effective responses to evolving conditions and societal expectations. In Argentina, the Open Access initiative has catalyzed transformations in how re-searchers and educators create, preserve, and disseminate knowledge. These challenges have led international engineering schools to examine the openness of their undergraduate programs and its impact on teaching practices by means promoting of Open Educational Practices. Despite extensive international research on these topics, evidence of similar studies in Argentina - particularly in Engineering Education - remains scarce. The thesis investigates whether Open Educational Practices can foster collaborative models, such as Professional Learning Communities among faculty, to facilitate the creation and (re)use of Open Educational Resources in engineering programs. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate their potential to enhance teaching practices and develop new competencies at the National Technological University, Buenos Aires. The study further examines the feasibility and implications of promoting these practices through appropriate policies and strategies. Initial findings, derived from a Systematic Literature Review, indicate that Latin American STEM institutions are exploring openness and gaining insights into its impact on teaching practices and educational programs. The next research phases will focus on deepening qualitative knowledge through selected case studies and implementing and assessing a pilot Open Educational Practices initiative at the National Technological University, Buenos Aires.