Get an overview of our Industry 4.0 range!
Future-oriented industrial controllers
Industrial control technology, PLC, HMI
Working with modern control systems is the foundation for dealing with future Industry 4.0 concepts:
- PLC, industrial PC
- Human–machine interface
- Servo drive
Embedded controller, IoT, plug & produce
Learn about the latest Industry 4.0 models and components with integrated intelligence:
- Decentralised control
- Self-configuration
- Data collection and preprocessing
Identification and object-related data
The identification and management of workpieces, materials and data using digital communication technologies and sensors form the basis of fully automated production. Storing data directly on the product demonstrates the close interaction between individual parts and order data:
- Communication via BUS technologies
- Binary pallet identification
- Identification via RFID and QR codes
- Material flow: monitoring via RFID and NFC
- Collecting information via intelligent sensors
- Manufacturing and tracking with batch size 1
Data communication and security
Open communication standards
Industrial communication is based on open standards
- TCP/IP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP
- OPC UA
- AMQP/MQTT
ICT, cloud and ICS cybersecurity
Reliable, safe data communication
- Highly available network rings
- Network isolation via VLANs
- Firewalls, encrypted VPN connections
- Securing (cloud) services
ERP, MES, analytics and KPIs
In a modern, networked factory, machines and workpieces communicate with each other as well as with ERP and MES IT systems, both inside and outside the factory, up to the cloud level. Festo’s MES training for the MES4 smart factory can be used to teach how to create, control and visualise work orders, as well as to select relevant production data to increase productivity:
- KPI calculation
- Data analysis
- Production planning
For SAP users, the learning factory can be equipped with a customer-specific connection to SAP ME. We can produce further MES and ERP connections on request.
Modern manufacturing concepts
Factory planning and simulation
3D factory simulation for modelling, visualising and analysing production systems and robot cells
- Layout planning for new systems
- Optimisation of existing systems
- Digital twin for Industry 4.0
Future-oriented robot concepts
Collaborative, cooperative and autonomous robots are taking on a constantly growing number of automation tasks. This is placing new demands on the skills of machine operators and production workers.
- Teaching of positions
- Working in shared spaces with robots
- Collaboration with robots
Flexible and additive production concepts
CNC machines and flexible production systems are essential for implementing customised products up to batch size 1. The CP Factory integrates appropriate technologies for basic and further training in industry-relevant projects and scenarios.
- 3D printing process
- CAD/CAM/CNC
- Automation and robotisation
Data-driven production optimisation
Energy- and resource-efficient production
Systematic detection and control of operating status and energy consumption:
- Industrial energy and compressed air measurement
- Web-based energy monitoring and management
- Efficiency, cost and environmental considerations
From monitoring to smart maintenance
Management of maintenance and service contracts
- Error messages and assisted order processing with mobile devices
- Spare parts management
New generation HMI – AR, smart glasses
Intuitive and readily available data visualisation for human–machine interaction
- AR for smartphones and tablets
- Efficient use of wearables
- Open format for user expansion
Useful platforms and communities
CP Community
Integrate our teachware for applications included in the cyber-physical systems. The ‘cyber-physical community’ is part of the comprehensive learning environments on the topic of ‘Training for Industry 4.0’. Our customers can use this platform to download documentation and teaching materials, and exchange ideas with other teachers and researchers.
InfoPortal
The Festo Didactic InfoPortal supports you with technical information about our learning systems. This information includes details about the function and structure of the learning systems as well as how to commission them.
Festo Learning Experience
Festo Learning Experience is the online portal for learners and teachers to access and create customized learning experiences.
It features didactic learning resources for many technical fields. Our modular concept provides learning content in small nuggets and gives you the opportunity to modify existing courses to your needs and easily add new content with our integrated WebEditor function. Providing all necessary tools to create engaging lessons, it helps educators to access and build industry-aligned content easier and quicker.
MES4
What is MES4?
The automation software MES4 is a specially prepared manufacturing execution system (MES) with a new design for Industry 4.0 learning platforms. We are continuously developing MES4 in cooperation and collaboration with our customers, always taking into account the rapid changes in industrial data processing and production control, within the context of Industry 4.0.
Scope of delivery
- MES4 software, preinstalled on a PC and ready for use
- Dongle
- PC with TFT monitor
Training content
- Define and edit order workflows and process plans
- Read orders and update status
- Sort order items
- Add goods carrier allocations to the order
- Create a material master, including workpiece graphics
- Create machines, including costs and energy consumption
- Create warehouse data and material buffer
- Create and manage customer data
- Define system layouts with icons
- Automatic routing by work plan and machine capabilities
- Generate OEE, PLC and malfunction reports, including graphics
CP Factory and CP Lab reference projects
There is a huge need globally for information and advice on which methods and technologies in production, as well as in product and service development, can generate new added value for customers and businesses. The CP Factory is not just used in vocational colleges, technical training and education centres around the world, but also in companies for basic and further training in Industry 4.0 and IIoT. Experts are being trained in line with the requirements of the local industrial regions.