24-month Festo Didactic warranty → www.festo-didactic.com 198 199 Factory Automation > Overview Fundamentals of Factory Automation Machine safety Alongside function and economy, safety is one of the key success factors of any machine. Furthermore, new directives and laws require intelligent solutions and increase the level of training requirements. By examining common safety devices, students can learn the basics of machine safety, the EC Machinery Directive and risk analysis. Sensor technology Sensors are essential components of manufacturing systems, especially for control, monitoring and safety. They capture different variables and provide information about the entire manufacturing process. Skills in the selection, installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of such devices are important. Our training packages take you step by step from the basics to smart sensor technology. Commissioning and troubleshooting The commissioning of mechatronic systems and the troubleshooting of corresponding systems are essential core competences in the factory automation environment. In particular, strong troubleshooting skills and practical experience are crucial to quickly rectify faults and thus ensure smooth operation of systems. Electrical drive technology The use of electric drives in industry can lead to significant cost and energy savings. For this reason, they are increasingly used in industrial applications such as robots, fans, pumps, transport systems and manufacturing machines. Discover the training packages on electrical drive technology that provide important knowledge and skills on these applications. Factory Automation > Overview Metrology Competencies in product dimensioning and tolerance are essential to enable quality control at the various stages of the production process and to ensure strict compliance of the product with the design specifications. For employees in production and quality assurance, these are essential competencies. CNC technology Digitalization of mechanical processing has become commonplace to support production. Software and computer-controlled machines such as lathes and milling machines help to make manufacturing processes more flexible and efficient. Mastery of CNC technology is particularly important for metalworking professions. Mechanical drives Mechanical drives are found in factory and industrial machinery with moving parts throughout industry. Installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical systems requires sound knowledge and problem-solving skills. The development of such skills is best achieved through extensive practical training with devices, tools and techniques commonly used in the workstation. ... and others fields of technology: – Fluid power – Electrical engineering/Electronics – Process automation and closedloop control technology To support productivity and competitiveness The success of production companies depends on a workforce that is competent in a wide range of technologies. For this reason, Festo Didactic offers a holistic approach to qualification for the world of manufacturing, with deep coverage of many topics related to the fundamentals of production.
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