Construction of Virtual Simulation Practice Teaching System for College Mechanical Majors Under the Background of Intelligent Manufacturing

Against the backdrop of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, intelligent manufacturing technologies have profoundly impacted the modern industrial landscape. As a result, higher education programs in mechanical engineering face a pressing need for synchronous updates with the industry. This study aims to explore the integration of virtual simulation practical teaching platforms in university settings to nurture professionals who are in tune with the times. Employing quantitative and qualitative research methods, a series of experiments based on modern pedagogical theories were designed, and the resulting data were thoroughly analyzed. The research findings indicate that the incorporation of practical teaching platforms using virtual simulations significantly enhances students' hands-on skills and innovative thinking. Of particular note is the proposed strategy of combining modern pedagogical theories with virtual simulation teaching, which presents new avenues for the advancement of mechanical engineering education. This research not only strengthens the link between academia and industry but also provides fresh opportunities for collaboration and exchange between the two.