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"The pithead mill is becoming a recognizable venue for interesting cultural and social events in Silesia, thanks to the active support of President Wszołek. As he himself says, the move to the former pithead mill building of the Gliwice Mine was the biggest milestone in the company's development. This opened up not only new opportunities related to the expansion of training infrastructure, but also the event potential of this beautiful space. (...)"

Full article in issue 149/2022 of the monthly Europerspektywy:

"He grew up in the Zubrzycki neighborhood at a time when young people spent every free moment outdoors. "Football, cycling, playing caps, or wandering around the neighborhood searching for—as I say—treasures," he recounts. "I brought home old electrical appliances I found and tried to give them new life. From childhood, I had a passion for technology and enjoyed tinkering." (…)
Get to know the favorite places in Gliwice of Grzegorz Wszołek, president of EMT-Systems.

Full article in the July issue Gliwice News

"The CEO of EMT-Systems was awarded the 2021 Gliwice Lion by the Mayor of Gliwice, Adam Neumann. Grzegorz Wszołek was recognized not only for his excellent management of a modern enterprise, but also for his work on behalf of the local community. The award was presented on May 27 at the Arena Gliwice, during an event organized to celebrate Local Government Day.

The award recognizes excellent management, conducting business with care for the city's material heritage, and engaging in activities for the benefit of the Gliwice community. In addition to his exemplary blend of science and business, Grzegorz Wszołek is actively involved in the life of our city. His company's headquarters – the former Gliwice mine's Guildhall – has become a venue for exciting cultural and social events. – says Adam Neumann, mayor of Gliwice.

The local media and press wrote about the award: Gliwice Municipal Information Service, Gliwice News, Western Journal and portal 24gliwice.pl

Piotr Podgórski, Director of Planning, Organization and Product Development at EMT-Systems, gave an interview to May Day Forbes edition – the largest and most influential opinion-forming socio-economic magazine on the Polish market. Here you can read about, among other things, modern technical education and the requirements of employers in the era of the fourth industrial revolution.

"The main pillars and assumptions of Industry 4.0 are technological development, the use of the Internet on an unprecedented scale, virtual and augmented reality, system integration, and – in the long term – artificial intelligence. But also better work organization, networking of processes in the enterprise and their standardization. Previous industrial revolutions usually did not take social aspects into account. During the current one, the creators of change, in addition to engineers, are also psychologists and sociologists, studying the influences and relationships between machines and people. The new reality is replacing people with machines and supporting their workThis requires mental preparation and the development of competencies. (…)”

In the latest publication, "Enterprise 4.0, 360° – Recommendations of Good Practice," published by the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, you will read an article by EMT-Systems devoted entirely to the education of technical staff. The chapter, written by Piotr Podgórski, Director of Planning, Organization and Product Development, is titled: "Modern Training Methods for Engineering Staff – Challenges in Extracurricular Technical Education in the Conditions of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the Covid-19 Pandemic." Read the full article. on the website ahk.pl.

This publication is a guide for small and medium-sized businesses, encompassing practical knowledge, real-world application examples, and recommendations from experts in various fields. The book was edited by Artur Pollak, CEO of our partner, APA Group.

The publication can be download in PDF format HERE or purchase in paper form at our center.

Grzegorz Wszołek, President of EMT-Systems, received honorary title "Person of the Year 2020" broadcast by Europerspektywy publishing house. In the latest issue, you'll read an interview with President Wszołek, in which he answers questions such as where the courage to do groundbreaking things comes from, whether taking risks is a skill that can be learned, what was the most difficult moment in his career, and:

What are you most proud of?
GW: My greatest joy comes when I realize we've created a place where people enjoy coming to work, and students enjoy coming to training. It also gives me incredible satisfaction to know that the services we provide bring real value and often change someone's life for the better – they allow for advancement at work and create new career prospects. I've always wanted the high quality of our training, which is obviously crucial, to be accompanied by the comfort and satisfaction of our participants; that they could enjoy their breaks from studying and want to come back. And I think we're achieving this, because they keep coming back (laughter).

We invite you to read the entire interview!

"A pilot project of cooperation between the EMT Systems Engineering Training Center and Gliwice secondary schools is underway. The event is held under the honorary patronage of the Mayor of Gliwice, Adam Neumann." More in Gliwice Municipal Service iw our news.

Converting advanced training services to online courses to meet industry challenges isn't easy, but as you can see, it's achievable. However, this process requires, above all, flexibility and extensive experience. Maintaining high efficiency and a practical training experience was paramount for EMT-Systems. Those who have already participated in the company's remote training programs appreciate the opportunity for independent practice, excellent communication, and instructor support, while also enjoying the freedom of working on their own equipment. There are also other positive aspects of this service, such as minimizing travel and hotel costs and simply saving time.

We invite you to read the latest issue of the monthly Europerspektywy, in which you will read about the difficult path of transferring practical stationary training to the online world:

"The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already a reality," says Grzegorz Wszołek, CEO of EMT-Systems. "Today, automation processes are increasingly integrating with IT systems, creating cyber-physical ecosystems. Thanks to our fantastic collaboration with APA Group, we were able to establish a test laboratory that allows for the integration of training stations composed of ABB robots with Nazca 4.0 software. Our trainees will be able to monitor robot performance parameters, verify energy efficiency, and programmable motion trajectories from the application."

The second joint project is a building automation test laboratory. The result of this collaboration is a series of training courses enabling entry into the world of intelligent buildings, BMS systems, programming, and preparing modern construction for the ever-increasing demands of users.

W Gliwice News an article was published about the cooperation between EMT-Systems and APA Group in the field of training projects for engineers in the field of industrial and building automation:

"Last year, approximately 9000 people took part in the company's courses. At the beginning of 2020, classes were conducted in laboratories equipped with machines, but due to the pandemic, the company had to adapt its services to remote communication. The center utilized software suggested by clients, most often ZOOM and Microsoft Teams instant messaging. At the EMT-Systems headquarters in Gliwice, webinar studios were set up, equipped with cameras transmitting images of the equipment in operation from the laboratory."

At section Case studies The Future Industry Platform describes the process of moving our in-person training courses to the online world – the reasons for the change, the benefits, but also the problems we encountered along the way:

"Currently, EMT-Systems has established 27 online courses, covering topics such as: programming SIEMENS SIMATIC S7-300/400/1200/1500 logic controllers, SIEMENS Safety Integrated, SIMATIC PCS7, CoDeSys, HMI, ABB, FANUC, and KUKA industrial robots, NX CAD, machine safety, power hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, and CNC machine tool programming. The courses are conducted in both Polish and English. EMT-Systems also organizes free expert webinars covering the most popular training topics."

"Currently, integrated skills in automation and robotics are becoming paramount for engineering staff. To meet this demand, EMT-Systems purchased Yaskawa industrial robots this year, allowing the center to now offer training in the operation and programming of robots from four leading manufacturers: ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and Yaskawa. We also managed to acquire additional CNC machines and double the number of planned training courses in automation and mechatronics.

In the last two years alone, nearly 60 new courses have been launched across five training divisions, and the new headquarters will further accelerate this process. Expert training in logic controller programming has been added to the offering, with an unprecedented amount of equipment per participant.

The March issue of the scientific and technical monthly Napędy i kategorii (Drives and Controls) features an article on, among other things, our training plans.

Europerspektywy: During the 26th Grand Gala of Polish Business Leaders, you received a Diamond to the Golden Statuette. The Diamond is proof of the company's continued development. What development activities is EMT-Systems Sp. z o. o. in Gliwice undertaking? What investments are you planning in the near future?

Grzegorz Wszołek: The beginning of the year brought significant changes to the company. We moved to new headquarters, where we have twice the space. This opens up even more opportunities for us. We continue to focus on implementing innovations, both in teaching methods and infrastructure. This will be much easier now that we have space for new equipment and industrial machinery. We purchased Yaskawa industrial robots, thanks to which we can provide training in the operation and programming of robots from four leading manufacturers: ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and Yaskawa. We also managed to acquire additional CNC machines and double the number of planned training courses in automation and mechatronics.

We invite you to read the latest issue of the monthly Europerspektywy, where you can read about why we moved to a new location and what impact this will have on our training offer.

"Until now, the company has focused its operations around its "nest," the former business incubator on Wincentego Pola Street. Due to its growth, the need for a new headquarters arose. The building that once housed the former pithead of the Gliwice mine was chosen. The facility is taking on a new splendour. The revitalized area covers 8 square meters, opening up new opportunities for the company."

The full article is available at Nowiny Gliwickie portal and below.

"We prioritize practical classes, and the new facility will allow for the expansion of specialized laboratories. We plan to allocate most of the space to teaching stations and industrial machines on which students will practice."

The latest issue of the monthly Europerspektywy published information about our move and a report on the visit of representatives of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology.

Europerspektywy: EMT-Systems is a company that perfectly aligns with the idea of ​​Industry 4.0. Do you think Polish entrepreneurs are prepared to implement these ideas? How could they prepare?

Grzegorz Wszołek: This is a relatively new phenomenon. A European report on Industry 4.0 classified Poland as a "hesitant" country, not fully prepared for development toward highly advanced production automation. However, we must be aware of the benefits it can provide. Primarily, this includes process optimization and increased productivity. Integrating predictive maintenance systems is also crucial, as it alerts users to potential threats and failures.

We invite you to read the latest issue of the monthly magazine Europerspektywy, in which, as part of the "Interview of the Month" series, you will read an interview with President Grzegorz Wszołek, among others, about the development strategy of EMT-Systems and the state of the Polish industry on the threshold of the fourth industrial revolution:

"Statistics indicate that more and more young women are choosing to study at the Silesian University of Technology. One of them is Julia Pokorny, a fourth-year student of Power Engineering with a practical focus. Julia's student activity and involvement are the best proof that women can thrive at a technical university (...). I studied electronics, but the voltage was too low for me, so I changed my major," laughs Julia. "Power engineering seems more human to me; it's easier to imagine high-voltage lines and electrical boxes. I'm also interested in renewable energy sources, and that's what I chose as my specialization. The climate is changing, global warming is a fact. I thought I could contribute to improving the environment."

We invite you to read an interview with Julia Pokorny, who recently joined the EMT-Systems Customer Service Department. The full interview can be found in the fall issue of the Silesian University of Technology Bulletin and in the material below:

"When it comes to small and medium-sized companies, experts see a problem with the negative approach to SMED, which stems from the belief that it's a way to "turn up the screws," meaning speed up human work. Of course, this is a misconception, because the goal of SMED is to improve work organization, make machine operations easier for operators, and make their workstations easier to manage. Meanwhile, in wealthy corporations, there's often a temptation to start with investments, such as mechanization in changeovers. Mechanization actually occurs in the final, fourth stage of SMED."

Why is the concept well known to managers responsible for optimizing production processes? SMEDWe invite you to read the article in Kazien magazine, in which our trainer, MSc Eng EMBA SSBB Damian Szczepaniak, provided expert commentary.

The full article is available in issue 5 (40)/2019 of Kaizen magazine and below:

"For me personally, the most important thing is the positive reviews about our company. We have regular clients who trust our specialists and, satisfied with our courses, return to us, which is the best proof that we do our job well."
We invite you to read a short interview with Grzegorz Wszołek in VIP Magazine.

"You might wonder—what kind of innovation is this? We work with robots whose operation has been known for many years. However, the innovation in our project is the translation of this process into training—developing documentation and practical exercises. EMT-Systems trainees receive a comprehensive dose of knowledge and skills in the field of robotics and automation."

About our robot integration training and the path to their establishment are told by Agata Rakotny – in an interview for the Silesian Center for Entrepreneurship and Piotr Podgórski – in an interview for Puls Biznesu:

On September 12th, a significant cooperation agreement was officially signed between the Silesian University of Technology, represented by the Rector of the Silesian University of Technology, Professor Arkadiusz Mężyk, PhD, DSc, Eng, and EMT-Systems, represented by its President, Grzegorz Wszołek, PhD, DSc, Eng. Both the University of Technology and our company expressed their willingness to establish mutual cooperation in the areas of research, education, and human resources. Much information on this topic has appeared in the media:

"We already know what will be built at the former GWSP headquarters. The impressive building formerly occupied by the bankrupt Gliwice Higher School of Entrepreneurship has found a new manager. The training company EMT-Systems will move into the facility."

"It's important to us to pay tribute to the tradition of this place in the interior design. We are currently actively searching for all sorts of original memorabilia from the past – photos from the mine's operational days, fragments of machinery and equipment. We also plan to open a restaurant and develop the space around the building to serve the residents of Gliwice."

The full article is available in issue 936 of the weekly Gazeta Miejska Gliwice and below:

"From an incubator to conquering New Gliwice. EMT-Systems wants to relocate its operations to the former mine site. The former pithead and university will become Poland's largest engineering training center.

The investor, previously present in locations including Technopark Gliwice, plans to use the space for its headquarters. A modern training center for advanced engineering techniques, along with a research and development zone, will be built nearby. Located within the Education and Business Center on Bojkowska Street, the facility comprises nearly 9 square meters of spacious corridors, rooms, and an auditorium, renovated at the city's expense.

The full article is available in issue 31 of the weekly Nowiny Gliwickie and below:

What are the trends in industrial maintenance using pneumatic tools? What new products have appeared in EMT-Systems' offerings for devices in the broad sense? pneumatics over the past year? We invite you to read the article in Kazien magazine, in which our trainer, PhD, DSc, Eng. Mariusz Hetmańczyk, provided expert commentary.

"Representatives of maintenance services are increasingly noticing problems related to the costs of compressed air leaks and consumption. Programs are being implemented to inspect machines and compressed air distribution networks. Another trend is to reduce operating pressure, but this method can lead to many negative consequences (including reduced actuator force, air shortages, and failure to maintain defined production cycle times). Reducing pressure brings visible savings in media consumption and reduced losses resulting from air leaks, but focusing solely on this aspect significantly reduces the scope of cost savings."

The full article is available in issue 2 (37)/2019 of Kaizen magazine and below:

The Gliwice Engineering Training Center EMT-Systems received the prestigious Siemens Award and the title of Well-Seen Company from the Business Centre Club. The company was recognized for its approach to employees and adherence to corporate social responsibility principles.

The Gliwice-based company received the Siemens Award in the Education category during the 22nd Siemens Partner Meeting, "SIMATIC: The Future of Automation." On behalf of the company, the award was presented by Dominika Bettman, CEO of Siemens Polska, and Steffen Leidel, to Grzegorz Wszołek, CEO of EMT-Systems. "We are very pleased with the award, which confirms that we are on the right track and also motivates us to continue our work," said the CEO of EMT-Systems.

 

Europerspektywy: You are a constantly growing company that achieves excellent results. This is evidenced by the Golden Statuette of the Polish Business Leader. How do you maintain such a high level of service?

Grzegorz Wszołek: Thank you, the entire EMT-Systems team earned this distinction. Several factors undoubtedly contributed to our success. The most important of these is our close attention to customer needs. The market is changing, equipment is changing, and therefore the competencies sought by employers are also changing. We strive to treat change as an opportunity rather than a threat. Therefore, we constantly adapt our offerings to best meet market demand. Furthermore, we incorporate new ideas (e.g., the Industry 4.0 concept) into our training programs and translate them into practical skills, ensuring we never lag behind rapidly evolving technology.

The full article is available in issue 1.133.2019 of the magazine Europerspektywy and below:

The Gliwice-based company EMT-Systems was awarded the Golden Statuette of the Polish Business Leader. The competition, organized by the Business Centre Club, honors companies that demonstrate dynamic growth, strong economic performance, and commitment to social and charitable activities.

EMT–Systems was recognized for its excellent economic performance, top quality, and wide range of training services, as well as its support for those in need. During the gala at the Grand Theatre – National Opera in Warsaw, Grzegorz Wszołek, President of the Management Board, accepted the Golden Statuette.

You can read about the success of EMT-Systems on many websites: 24 Gliwice, Gliwice Municipal Information Service, Dziennik Zachodni – Business Zone, Gliwice Online, Silesian Business, Maintenance Services and pages Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry i Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice – thank you!

 

If you want your child to learn the secrets of programming, robotics, or Minecraft Education (also in English), be sure to sign them up for classes at the EMT KIDS Academy!

This magical place is located in the heart of the country's largest technical training center. The idea arose from a collaboration between EMT-Systems, a modern, award-winning engineering training center, and the Academy of Science and Development, a private educational institution that has been passionately committed to imparting knowledge to children and young people in Żory for years. Thanks to this collaboration, classes have also begun in full swing in Gliwice.

You can read about what the Academy is and what makes us stand out on the website Today in Gliwice and Today in Zabrze.

 

Gliwice residents can be proud of the direction taken by high-tech companies located in Nowe Gliwice and the TECHNOPARK Gliwice Science and Technology Park. One of these is the EMT-Systems Engineering Training Center – the largest and most comprehensive technical training center in Poland.(…)

The company continually invests in human capital, employing experts and the best specialists in Poland in their fields, as well as in technological capital, which allows it to launch further training courses unique in the domestic market, which also provide development potential for further research and implementation. Among its future plans, the company lists, among others, a move to new headquarters designed to meet the specific needs of the technical training market and the construction of an ultra-modern research and development center in line with the concept of Industry 4.0.

You can read about why EMT-Systems is called the Silesian heart of innovation, what is the secret of the company's success and how it all began in the article of Strefa Biznesu no. 5(29)/September 2018

Gliwice Municipal Information Service, Traffic Maintenance Services and Nowiny Gliwickie on the 2018 European Medal awarded to the training department Industrial Robots.

 

This year, the course participants were provided with a wealth of new equipment – ​​the industrial pneumatics laboratory was equipped with a professional industrial compressed air preparation station and a proportional pneumatics station; the machine tool laboratory was enriched with the eighth industrial machine – the R550 "Harnaś" Vertical Machining Center; the industrial robots laboratory was equipped with additional FANUC and KUKA robots; and the plastics laboratory with new equipment and research instruments.

A summary of our activities this year can be found in the article published in issue no. 6, 2017, of the industry magazine Maintenance Services Forum Media Polska publishing house.

 

At the dawn of a technological revolution, we must confront changes that are sometimes difficult to keep up with. The unprecedented dynamics of industrial development compel companies to optimize their resources and employees to continually improve their skills.

The concept that knowledge is the highest value in business gave rise to one of the largest technical training centers in Poland…”

You can read about EMT-Systems as a forge of innovative knowledge connecting the world of science with the world of industry in the article published in Newsweek issue 30/2017. President Grzegorz Wszołek was also asked for expert commentary in the article "LET'S WORK, ROBOCIE," in the same issue.

 

It's not without reason that Gliwice is considered a hotbed of innovative economics. It owes its exceptional position on the map of modern industry to companies like EMT-Systems. Founded and run by Dr. Grzegorz Wszołek, an academic at the Silesian University of Technology, it sets trends in engineering education and serves as a successful example of knowledge transfer from science to industry.

You can read about the key to our company's success in the article published in Gliwice News, issue no. 3/2017.

 

The European Medal awarded to our Plastics training department received wide coverage in the local and industry media. Gliwice Municipal Internet Service i Maintenance Services they write about us!

 

Another award for the leader among engineering training centers.

…It is worth adding that the founder and president of the company, Grzegorz Wszołek, was among the nominees for this year’s edition of the “Nowiny Gliwickie” plebiscite Man of the Gliwice Land – Gliwicjusz 2017.

We invite you to read the article published in Gliwice News, published June 28, 2017.

 

…not everyone immediately sees the merit in devoting company funds to something as uncertain as training. Many things can go wrong – you could choose the wrong training company, miscalculate your needs, and opt for the wrong course…

How to do it right? We encourage you to read the article in Industry Casebook 2016 4th edition published by Forum Media Polska.

 

Industrial robot programming training is among the most challenging technical courses on the market. This is due to numerous factors: the diversity of programming systems and manufacturers of these machines on the market, the varying power, accuracy, and number of robot axes, the type of construction, kinematic structure, drive, and robot type…

Why is it worth learning as much as possible about this topic? The answer is in the article below and in Industry Casebook 2016 4th edition published by Forum Media Polska.

 

Nearly 1000 people have participated in EMT TOUR meetings organized by the EMT-Systems Engineering Training Center so far, making this event the largest series of engineering workshops in Poland.

 

On August 29, 2016, the ceremonial Silesian BCC Gala took place in Promnice, where the President of EMT-Systems, Dr. Grzegorz Wszołek, personally received the statuette Caesar of Silesian Business. We invite you to read the report from the event and the interview with our President. The articles are available in the economic magazine facts No. 6 November/December 2016.

…during the gala, the most innovative companies were presented, choosing “solutions from outer space” and boasting innovative technologies and know-how…

We cordially invite you to read the report from our training!

The article describes the course in three parts SIEMENS S7-1200 logic controllers in the TIA Portal seen through the eyes of one of the course participants, Marcin Faszczewski. Mr. Marcin, using his knowledge, experience, and passion, runs the website www.iAutomatyka.pl collecting information and issues related to industrial automation.

"...my awareness as a PLC programmer has increased, which means, among other things, I can even better predict the behavior of an object before uploading the program to the controller. Believe me, this is a very valuable skill in this profession..."

We invite you to read it, and we would like to thank Mr. Marcin for so many kind words.

 

The cyclical, free EMT-TOUR workshops are becoming increasingly popular. The last five editions of these meetings on industrial networks in production have attracted over 300 participants. The industry magazine "Maintenance Services" published by Forum Media Polska features the workshops and the benefits of participating.

 

The Enterprise of the Future program, jointly organized by the Foundation for the Development of Education and Higher Education and the PRC Creative Agency, aims to identify and promote companies that stand out in the market through modern management style, dynamic growth, innovation, and investment in human capital and employee education. Prestigious "Enterprise of the Future" certificates were awarded to 19 companies and organizations across Poland. Among the winners were companies such as Polskie Koleje Państwowe sp. z o.o., Kolejowe Zakłady Nawierzchniowe Bażantów sp. z o.o., Foxberg sp. z o.o., and EMT-Systems sp. z o.o.

We invite you to listen to an interview with the company's CEO, Dr. Grzegorz Wszołek, who talks about the management strategy at the Engineering Training Center.

 

An article from the industry magazine "Maintenance Service" published by Forum Media Polska
issue 1/2016

The latest edition of the Inżynieria & Utrzymania Ruchu Zakładów Przemysłowych (Industry Engineering & Maintenance) magazine's Product of the Year 2015 competition has begun. This year's edition features EMT-Systems training courses on programming Siemens SIMATIC S7 logic controllers in the integrated TIA Portal environment. Particular attention should be paid to training courses using the manufacturer's latest controllers – the SIMATIC S7-1500. Details of the competition can be found on the publisher's website. Trade Media Poland

We invite you to take part in the third stage of the game – public voting will start soon!