The Industry 4.0 Research Center is established for:

a) Conducting basic and applied research in Industry 4.0 and related technologies e.g. Additive Manufacturing, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Horizontal-Vertical Systems Integration, Industrial Internet of Things, Intelligent Manufacturing, Machine to Machine Communication, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Smart Robots, Simulation.

b) Development of an Assessment tool and Framework for Industry 4.0 Readiness and Maturity of Smart Manufacturing Enterprises.

c) Education and training of students, scientists and engineers in the domain of Industry 4.0 and related technologies.

d) Establishing cooperation in the field of education, research, and development with various organizations both nationally and internationally and collaborate to enable innovations through research projects and shared facilities.