Factory Automation Learning solutions for basic and advanced training
Table of contents Products Learning factories Pallet circulation – CP Systems 4 Single workpiece flow – MPS 26 Learning factory kit Pallet circulation – CP Systems 44 Single workpiece flow – MPS 60 Focus and trend topics I4.0 The digital factory 118 Networks and IT security 132 Artificial intelligence in application 134 Energy management 138 Industrial robotics 140 Mobile robotics 150 Industrial 158 control technology Fundamentals of 196 Factory Automation Digital learning and 234 learning materials Table of contents Magazine Technical education M6 Holistic approach M8 Product catalogs M10 Factory automation in the professional world M12 Focus and trend topics I4.0 M14 The digital factory M18 Machine learning and AI M20 IIoT retrofitting M22 Industrial IT security M24 Collaborative robotics M26 Mobile robotics M28 Energy management M30 Smart maintenance M32 Our curriculum M34 Digital learning support M40 Festo Learning Experience – Festo LX M42 Connected Learning M44 InfoPortal M46 Augmented reality M48 Learning factories M50 Digital learning factory M58 The software ecosystem of the learning factory M60 simulation and digital twin M62 Learning spaces M64 Services M70 Competent in the industry M76 FACT M78 SMSCP M80 NC3 M82 NIMS M84 Learning through competitions M86 M2 M3 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training
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01 Technical education The key to progress „Technical education is the engine for innovations. That is why an investment in education and training is also, at the same time, an investment in the future of our society. “Dr. Hans Jörg Stotz, Member of the Management Board, Festo Didactic SE Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training M7 M6 → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Technical education Magazine > Technical education
Our holistic approach Technical education thought through Curriculum Festo Learning Experience After sales service & support Continuing education for industry professionals Software Simulation Hardware Modular learning systems Learning factories Mixed reality & digital twin Connected Learning Digital Learning Courseware M8 M9 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Technical education > Our holistic approach Magazine > Technical education > Our holistic approach
Our product range Technical education for various fields of technology Factory Automation As a subarea of automation technology, factory automation focuses on automated industrial production. Due to numerous Industry 4.0 technologies, the subject area has become increasingly complex. In this catalog, you will learn about our solutions for the qualification of skilled workers to develop the necessary competencies in this field. We address both the fundamentals of factory automation as well as current trend topics, such as artificial intelligence, collaborative robotics and energy efficiency. Fluid Power Pneumatics and hydraulics are components of drive and control technology. Knowledge of these areas is essential for automation technology because Industry 4.0 topics build on this fundamental knowledge. Our pneumatics and hydraulics product catalog offers workstation systems, training packages and software as well as components and services. Gain solid expertise with basic and advanced level training. Electronics and Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering is the basic prerequisite for our connected and digital world and thus for Industry 4.0. The increasing electrification of industrial processes, buildings and vehicles, as well as renewable energies, enables people to shape a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. In this catalog, you will find qualification solutions with which learners develop competencies in the areas of electrical engineering and electronics, electrical power engineering and drives as well as building systems technology. Process Automation and Closed-Loop Control Factory and process automation are inseparable components of industrial automation technology in most production environments. Process automation deals with continuous production processes and generates products that are often incorporated into factory automation processes. Our learning solutions for process control competency development range from process automation fundamentals and water management to more complex industrial topics. Scan me Scan me Scan me Scan me M10 M11 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Technical education > Product range Magazine > Technical education > Product range
Factory automation in the professional world Technical education – the key to success Changing requirements in industry Industry is undergoing a process of permanent and increasingly rapid change. In addition to core technologies such as pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechatronics, new subject areas are constantly being added to the competencies of factory automation through constant innovation. Industry 4.0-related technologies such as IT security, machine learning, and energy efficiency are creating new opportunities, and equally new challenges, in the factory environment. Integrating new technologies is only half the story. Finding well-trained specialists remains the decisive factor for manufacturers. Festo Didactic is your trusted industrial education partner for technical competencies and Industry 4.0 skills development. The skills gap Technological innovations are finding their way onto factory floors faster than ever before. For successful application, both existing employees and new employees must be trained accordingly. In practice, it often takes a while for new competencies to become embedded into curricula and training regulations. This process often cannot keep up with the rapid pace at which new technologies establish themselves on the market. Likewise, existing training methods often no longer fit today’s requirements for lifelong learning. This has created a skills gap – that is, a difference between the skills needed in the industry and those that employees actually possess. We are closing this gap through advanced training and development programs. M12 M13 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Technical education > Factory automation in the professional world Magazine > Technical education > Factory automation in the professional world
Focus and trend topics I4.0 Current trend topics in the industrial and educational environment 02 „ Modern industrial technologies, such as AI, are developing at a rapid pace. The art is to prepare them in learning formats that do justice to their complexity without overwhelming. “ Dr. Tobias Schubert, Artificial Intelligence Expert, Festo Didactic SE M14 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training M15 → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0
Focus topics In factory automation and Industry 4.0 The digital factory → Page M18 Machine learning and artificial intelligence → Page M20 IIoT retrofitting → Page M22 Smart maintenance → Page M32 Factory automation is a broad field that is becoming increasingly competitive due to continuous technological innovations in Industry 4.0. As I4.0 evolves, new technologies and topic areas emerge in order to meet rising demand and complexity. Mobile robotics → Page M28 Collaborative robotics → Page M26 Energy management → Page M30 Industrial IT security → Page M24 KI M16 M17 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0
Most modern production The digital factory Through digitalization, industrial production is not only becoming increasingly networked, it can also be mapped digitally more and more completely. The basis for this is the system-side integration of processes – from ordering to production planning to logistics. Through constant communication between individual systems, the supply chain can become more dynamic, flexible and intelligent. This allows enormous potential for the entire production process. An essential part of the digital factory is the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The MES is responsible for controlling production in real time and manages production resources, processes and operating data. It assumes a central software function in manufacturing. In the digital factory, the MES also communicates continuously with adjacent systems, such as an SAP system, and determines important key figures such as availability or effectiveness, making production processes more transparent and enabling them to be optimized further and further. Find our learning solutions for the digital factory in the product section starting on → Page 118 M18 M19 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > The digital factory Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > The digital factory
Key technology of the future Machine learning and artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in numerous industrial areas. For example, (optical) quality inspection, proactive maintenance to minimize downtime, or to save resources through data-driven process optimization. Machine learning or deep learning based on neural networks has proven to be particularly promising for the automated analysis of data. Increasing computing power –both on the production line itself and in the cloud – makes it possible to analyze and classify huge amounts of data and derive profitable conclusions from it. With the arrival of AI in production, a paradigm shift has also set in. Such systems are no longer programmed, but trained. They can continue to optimize themselves during operation, allowing for a dynamic and versatile approach in a wide variety of applications. With Festo’s training solutions, learners can enter the field of artificial intelligence without any programming knowledge and still acquire the principles of machine learning and deep learning with gradually increasing complexity. Find our learning solutions for machine learning and artificial intelligence in the product section starting on → Page 134 M20 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training M21 → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Machine learning and artificial intelligence Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Upgrade to Industry 4.0 IIoT retrofitting Unpredictable market conditions exert constant pressure on manufacturing companies to adapt. At the same time, production processes and facilities should not be interfered with to avoid endangering the stability and reliability of the systems. The so-called retrofitting of existing production plants with IIoT devices (Industrial Internet of Things) offers a sophisticated way to collect additional data. In this process, small sensors equipped with their own intelligence are attached to existing plants in the form of IoT devices. The control architecture is not changed in the process. The data obtained is often evaluated directly on the device or made available to the business process via open interfaces, such as OPC UA. In this way, processes can be optimized and made more flexible – and the quality of decision-making can be improved. Festo provides educational insights and hands-on training for learners to understand the real challenges companies face in the course of digital transformation. As a result, learners gain valuable problem-solving skills that help manufacturers increase overall production efficiency. Find our learning solutions for IIoT retrofitting in the product section on → Page 136 M22 M23 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > IIoT retrofitting Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > IIoT retrofitting
Effective against cyber attacks Industrial IT security Communication networks are the backbone of modern production facilities. The networking of production sites, systems and components will accelerate continuously. Data flows not only within the company and its sites but also to partners in the value chain. Data security as well as data availability are becoming increasingly important, especially since the amount of data will increase exponentially in the future. Worldwide, several million cyber attacks are launched every day. In the worst case, they can threaten the existence of small and medium-sized companies in particular. Therefore, not only the basics of networking but also ensuring data security are important content in training professions. In their future working lives, trainees and students will deal intensively with network security. Festo learning solutions help students acquire relevant skills in the area of applied IT security in the production environment. Our learning solutions on the subject of industrial IT security can be found on → Page 132 M24 M25 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0s > Industrial IT security Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Industrial IT security
Hand in hand with robots Collaborative robotics Opening up new areas of application where classic robotics cannot go any further – that is the breeding ground for collaborative robotics. For decades, industrial robotics has been making its way into 4D applications. Thus, dirty, monotonous, dangerous, and uneconomical tasks increasingly do not have to be performed by humans. Robotics cells are implemented by an industry of system integrators who take over the detailed planning, realization and maintenance with high application and interface knowledge. Collaborative robotics sets two new accents at this point. On the one hand, the requirements for safe operation are to be lowered by hardware geared to force control and sensor technology, and on the other hand, new programming concepts enable drastically less specialist knowledge for successful operation with minor adjustments on one’s own. This should also allow direct collaboration between humans and robots. With the explosion in computing power and the widespread availability of solutions from the field of artificial intelligence, highly dynamic interactions should then be able to be operated reliably. Even if in practice it is seldom possible to fulfill all the expectations raised at once, the above-average growth underscores the relevance of collaborative robotics. Thus, this technology area is driving robotics as a whole into its next evolutionary stage through concepts and media effectiveness. As part of our learning factories, Festo integrates approaches with collaborative robotics, enabling learners to engage with the requirements and opportunities around the topic. Find our learning solutions with collaborative robotics in the product section on → Page 11, 49, and 157 M26 M27 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Collaborative robotics Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Collaborative robotics
Flexible production processes Mobile robotics Small batch sizes increase the competitiveness of production lines. At least that is the theory. Because even with individually trackable workpieces, production lines remain rigid and let the competitive advantages of flexible production evaporate. Only flexible material flows with adaptable work schedules and flexible capacity control can leverage this potential. To enable manufacturing in production islands, it must be possible to flexibly reroute material flows without production sequences and their throughput times becoming unreliable. To meet this challenge, a deep understanding of mobile robotics is a prerequisite. The strengths and weaknesses of AGVs versus AMR, for example: While established automated guided vehicles (AGVs) score high on robustness and throughput, autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) systems master dynamic route planning, making them more flexible to use. Whether working side-by-side or planning, it is important for learners to internalize the functionalities and limitations of mobile robot systems for successful flexible production. Find our learning solutions for mobile robotics in the product section starting on → Page 150 M28 M29 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Mobile robotics Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Mobile robotics
Using energy efficiently Energy management Festo guides learners in understanding the basics of energy efficiency, as well as the associated economic and ecological aspects. This teaches them to derive and evaluate different measures for increased energy efficiency in production. Find our learning solutions for energy management in the product section on → Page 138 The industrial sector accounts for a significant share of global energy demand and costs, placing a heavy strain on the environment. In order to track consumption and therefore achieve better visibility, comparability and evaluation, monitoring systems are installed in modern production plants. Only with this basis can costs be allocated, efficiencies compared, improvement measures derived, and implementation documented. In addition, consumption data provides valuable information for monitoring the condition of machines, so measures can be taken at an early stage to maintain productivity in the event of deviations. M30 M31 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Energy management Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Energy management
Keep production running Smart maintenance All the productivity-enhancing promises of Industry 4.0 with “mass customization” or “build-to-order” can only be fulfilled with extremely high availability and reliability of machines and systems. Intelligent and predictive maintenance of production facilities (smart maintenance) contributes significantly to achieving these goals. It is therefore essential for future employees to build up the relevant skills in the area of smart maintenance. If anomalies and wear are made visible in good time before malfunctions and failures, and weak points in machines and systems are identified by means of data analysis, then the risk of failure can be determined and possibly prevented. Festo learning solutions enable learners to familiarize themselves with various predictive maintenance and smart maintenance strategies. Find our learning solutions that inlude smart maintenance in the product section on → Page 9, 11, 13, 273, 281, 285, and 289 M32 M33 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazin > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Smart maintenance Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Smart Maintenance
Our curriculum Learning holistically 03 „ Anyone who wants to be fit for Industry 4.0 needs a plan. That’s exactly why we’re developing the I4.0 curriculum. “ Dr. Sandra Funk, Curriculum Architect, Festo Didactic SE M34 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training M35 → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Our curriculum Magazine > Our curriculum
Competency requirements in view Tailored education for the skilled workers of tomorrow As a globally networked education partner with industrial DNA, we first translate current and future skill requirements from industry and educational institutions for various occupational profiles into competence diagrams. These diagrams visualize the changes in competence requirements and thereby make the necessary qualification needs clearly visible. Schematic illustration of the competency profile for the job profile mechatronics technician The competency diagram of a mechatronics technician shows the technologies and soft skills that will be required alongside the traditional fundamentals of mechanical engineering and automation technology. A clear shift in the need for information technology expertise is also discernible. Technological changes influence the competencies of different job profiles. Our qualification program is based on an analysis of current and future competencies that will adequately prepare the technicians and engineers of tomorrow. We focus primarily on the following job profiles: In vocational education • Mechatronics technician • Industrial electrician • Industrial mechanic • IT specialist In advanced education • Maintenance technician • Automation engineer • Data scientist/- analyst • Production specialist Required competencies at that time Required competencies today Skills gap Electronics Information technology Specialization Mechanics Soft skills Organization M36 M37 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Our curriculum > Competency requirements in view Magazine > Our curriculum > Competency requirements in view
Technical education made to measure Curriculum to close the skills gap Our curriculum consists of individual topicspecific courses. A course usually consists of several complementary elements: Theory (eTheory and eLearning courses) – to ensure an easy entry into the subject Practice (eLab courses) – in order to grasp the topic in a practical context, tasks are carried out on Festo Didactic learning systems Test (learning success control) – to determine whether the learning objectives of the course have been achieved Teacher’s Guide (User Guide) – to make teaching easier for teachers Practical relevance The learning content is successfully applied using our hands-on training systems. The basic principles of the curriculum Action competency Our curriculum is structured in such a way that not only technical competencies but soft skills and social competencies can be built up. Flexibility The curriculum is mapped in our digital learning portal Festo LX, allowing learners to access the learning content anytime and from anywhere. Multimedia approach By using different learning media, various learning styles are taken into account. Media competence can also be increased in this way. Modularity The curriculum consists of adaptable learning paths and single topic courses that can be added optionally and individually. Motivation With our curriculum, we ensure that learners can identify with the subject and celebrate small wins along the way. The respective goal is always clearly defined. Gradually increased complexity The difficulty of the learning content increases slowly so as not to overwhelm learners. Different types of courses For more variety and learning enjoyment, we offer an array of course formats, including eLearning-only courses, eLab courses, eTheory courses and evaluations. Based on the competency requirements of various job profiles, we didactically prepare basic, focus, and trend topics in the field of factory automation and Industry 4.0. Thus, we provide you with a comprehensive, competency-based, and digitally available qualification plan for education and training. We also incorporate the latest technical industry innovations into our learning solutions. In this way, we support vocational programs and educators in imparting the necessary skills to qualify skilled workers for jobs of the future. M38 M39 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Our curriculum > Technical education made to measure Magazine > Our curriculum > Technical education made to measure
04 Digital learning support Promoting efficient learning processes „ Digitalization is changing not only what we learn, but also how we learn. Technological advances are creating innovative forms of learning, and with them new opportunities for more sustainable learning success. “Daniela Follmer, Product Management Digital Learning, Festo Didactic SE M40 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training M41 → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Digital learning support Magazine > Digital learning support
Festo Learning Experience The digital learning portal for individual learning experiences Experience digital learning which is as individual as you are. Festo LX combines industry expertise with didactic know-how to create unique learning experiences that match industry requirements. Festo LX is based on multimedia learning nuggets that can be processed in a modular fashion and combined to form individual learning paths. Festo LX offers didactically prepared learning content for many technical areas. Festo LX combines eLearning courses and practical exercises based on industry- approved learning systems for increased employability. → Page 236 Scan me M42 M43 → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Digital learning support > Festo Learning Experience Magazine > Digital learning support > Festo Learning Experience Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training
Connected Learning seamlessly merges virtual reality with our physical reality, all through the touch of a tablet. The direct interaction between software and hardware dissolves the boundary between theory and practice. New, intuitive ways of learning become possible. Connected Learning from Festo Didactic promotes important competencies for tomorrow’s skilled workers, increasing their independence, and maximizing the attractiveness of training to ensure fun and motivation while learning. Make the connection Connected Learning Scan me M44 M45 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Digital learning support > Connected Learning Magazine > Digital learning support > Connected Learning
The Festo Didactic InfoPortal is a technical service that supports the optimal use of your existing hardware. In this central location, you will find key information for the effective use of your learning system, including videos, operating instructions, circuit diagrams, data sheets, tutorials, and FAQs. The most important at a glance The InfoPortal Scan me M46 M47 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Digital learning support > InfoPortal Magazine > Digital learning support > InfoPortal
Multimedia learning concept Augmented reality Augmented reality digitally expands the perception of reality. Used sensibly, maintenance staff, technicians or planners in industry can receive exactly the right information or interaction options at the right time, and in the right place, via networked mobile devices. This enables them to carry out their work more quickly, efficiently and safely than with conventional information sources or operating options. It is therefore best for future production specialists to learn how to use this technology correctly during their training. At Festo Didactic, we use AR technology in an educational context. Our free AR app for iOS and Android digitally enriches our learning factories with content and interaction options. By scanning AR markers or QR codes on our learning systems, additional content can be precisely superimposed. Technical data sheets, videos, animations, live data, the control connection or commissioning steps are stored in a structured manner in the InfoPortal and can be accessed easily via the QR codes. Augmented reality supports independent learning and thus not only ensures a smoother teaching process but also a more efficient learning process. Get the AR App – Download it now for free. App Store Google Play Scan me Scan me M48 M49 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Digital learning support > Augmented reality Magazine > Digital learning support > Augmented reality
Learning factories Practical learning on industry-related factory models 05 „ As the British philosopher Herbert Spencer said, the real goal of learning is not knowledge but action competence. That’s exactly what we achieve with our learning factories. “Alexander Abdo, Product Manager for Learning Factories, Festo Didactic SE M51 M50 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Learning factories Magazine > Learning factories
Learning factories in action Factory automation in the classroom Industrial processes must follow a strict schedule for maximum cost efficiency and productivity. In today’s industrial workplaces, there is less room for mistakes. Away from live production facilities, learning factories provide learners with the opportunity to learn about and to deal with the challenges in the field of factory automation in a protected and intuitive environment. In this way, they can acquire precisely the competencies they will need in the future workplace. Depending on the industry, the desired learning content, and financial possibilities, we offer various customizable learning factories to teach important topics in Industry 4.0 and factory automation in a practical way. M52 M53 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Learning factories > Learning lab Magazine > Learning factories > Learning lab
The right solution for every requirement Industry 4.0 learning factory portfolio Festo MPS learning factories are used as part of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP), a comprehensive industry certification program from Siemens. The MPS series is also the preferred training equipment for the world championship of trades, WorldSkills, in mechatronics. MPS 400 Festo CP Lab learning systems are used for Industry 4.0 competitions at WorldSkills and SkillsUSA. CP Lab Learning factories single workpiece flow Compact I4.0 all-round learning factories – MPS 400 The MPS 400 all-round learning factories are the right choice for those who want access to a lot of learning content in one workstation MPS 400 covers not only a wide range of state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 content, but also the fundamentals of mechanics, mechatronics, and automation. Learning factories for different occupational and training profiles can be assembled from modular system modules. Learn more in the product section on → Page 26 Learning factories pallet circulation Comprehensive I4.0 learning factories – CP Systems Our cyber-physical learning factories are the right choice for those with the highest demands for industry proximity, seamless extensibility and customization in education, research and training. They are based on a pallet transfer system and enable closed-loop layouts. CP systems support the teaching of in-depth I4.0 knowledge of fully automated digital production facilities with robotics and flexible manufacturing concepts for highly individualized products – from the simplified lab version (CP Lab) to the authentic factory model (CP Factory). Learn more in the product section on → Page 4 CP Factory Our universal cyber-physical learning and research platform for Industry 4.0 models the technologies of networked production and provides a smart factory construction kit for teaching and research. M54 M55 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Learning factories Magazine > Learning factories
Whatever requirements you have for a learning factory, we will find the right solution for you. As a globally networked education partner with industrial DNA, we have developed a wide range of preconfigured learning factories for a wide variety of needs based on our many years of experience in factory automation training. These predefined systems are didactically polished to deliver consistent, meaningful workflows with a coordinated thematic focus and matching learning materials. Short delivery times and cost-efficient implementation make these systems the first choice for most of our customers worldwide. Find our custom solution options in the learning factory kit section in the product area starting on → Page 4 Through individual configuration options, we not only meet specific customer requirements, but we also address the needs of geographically surrounding industry segments. In this way, learning content can be optimally tailored to the competency requirements of the local working environment. In addition, customized solutions offer the opportunity to address special requirements and scientific issues, especially in the university research environment. Our learning factories serve as realistic test beds for top-level research and teaching worldwide. Find our custom solution options in the learning factory kit section in the product area starting on → Page 44 Preconfigured or special solution We have the learning factory that suits you M56 M57 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Learning Factories > Preconfiguration or special solution Magazine > Learning Factories > Preconfiguration or special solution
Digital learning factory Fit for the smart factory 06 „The most relevant innovations in the smart factory environment arise in the software area. We pay particular attention to making these topics visible and thus understandable. “Dr. Stefan Kapp, Product Manager for Factory Automation Software, Festo Didactic SE M58 M59 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Digital learning factory Magazine > Digital learning factory
FactoryViews The software ecosystem of the learning factory The biggest developments in factory automation are happening in the invisible – the software area. Products are ordered online via web stores to which ERP systems are linked. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) then control production in real time and thus assume a central software function in manufacturing. Software for smart maintenance and energy management transfers live data to dashboards to further optimize production and maintenance processes. The maintenance of the entire supply chain can only be ensured through the coordinated application of special software tools. Today’s and tomorrow’s specialists will learn the essential skills for this with the help of our didactically prepared software solutions. The user-friendly access point for this is FactoryViews – our new software portal, through which learners, researchers and teachers can centrally access all software modules for our learning and research factories in factory automation. Learn more in the product section on → Page 128 Scan me M60 M61 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Digital learning factory > FactoryViews Magazine > Digital learning factory > FactoryViews
Simulations enable learners, students and researchers to analyze scenarios that would be difficult or costly to implement in practice. Simulations, such as virtual commissioning with the digital twin of a plant, not only save time but also money. In addition to the classic simulation on a PC or laptop, learning solutions with virtual reality allow for new perspectives in the learning and working world. The real and virtual worlds complement each other by enriching the learning environment with computer-based information. A new dimension of learning is created. In the realistic environment of our learning factories, and their digital mapping in the corresponding simulation software, both perspectives – real and digital – can be combined. One of the reasons why this works particularly well is that we use the same MES system for both our factory simulation and our learning systems. This mix of real and digital elements is crucial for effective learning processes. Learn more in the product section on → Page 122 Digital learning factory models Digital twin and factory simulation M62 M63 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Digital learning factory > Digital twin and factory simulation Magazine > Digital learning factory > Digital Twin and factory simulation
Learning spaces Innovative learning environments for modern teaching 07 „ Our goal is to promote individual learning success. Setting up a classic learning space in a completely modular and flexible way is the essential basis for this. “ Alexander Bickel, Head of Sales DACH, Festo Didactic SE M64 M65 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Learning spaces Magazine > Learning spaces
Learning space design The environment makes the difference The learning space as a third educator A number of research projects by renowned institutions demonstrate a decisive influence of the learning environment on learning behavior. Thus, the design of the learning space has an effect on various factors, such as the creativity, productivity and thinking ability of the learners. We have made it our mission to maximize the potential of innovative learning spaces to promote the highest levels of learning outcomes. We invite you to join us in designing thoughtful learning spaces. View sample rooms with ready-to-use workplace systems. Scan me M66 M67 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Learning spaces > Learning space design Magazine > Learning spaces > Learning space design
Customized solutions Design of laboratories and workshops Our long-standing history of leadership and expertise in industry allows us to define your qualification needs precisely. For an optimal market orientation, we support you in the far-sighted middle and long-term orientation. With the help of the 2D space concept and 3D planning, your laboratory design becomes realistic and convincing. We are highly experienced automation specialists in all industries who excel at the didactic knowledge transfer of technologies. Equipped with the most modern learning systems, we cover the full spectrum of necessary laboratories for almost all technical professional fields, for example: • CAD/CAM/CNC • Industry 4.0 • Electrics/electronics/drive technology • Fluid technology • Multimedia and simulation • Metalworking • Automation technology • Process automation • Welding technology Explore our labs on a virtual tour. Simply scan the QR code. Scan me M68 M69 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Learning spaces > Laboratories Magazine > Learning spaces > Laboratories
Services We are here for you 08 „The transformation in the labor market succeeds when people build up their skills in parallel with technological developments. Festo accompanies them in this process – throughout their entire working lives. “Barbara Bückle, Head of Industrial Workforce Development, Festo Didactic SE M70 M71 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Services Magazine > Services
For industry professionals, having access to the latest modern technologies and machines can be critical for success. However, investing in technologies and machines alone is not enough. Companies need highly skilled, reliable workers in order to thrive. This requires an adaptability of employees in a world that’s experiencing an unprecedented way of working. This global trend toward continuous change and lifelong learning affects everyone: emerging economies on their way to industrialization as well as already highly industrialized countries – all due to the rapid introduction of new technologies that have emerged from Industry 4.0 innovation. Seminars New competencies for education and industry Scan me M72 M73 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Services > Seminars Magazine > Services > Seminars
Worldwide support We see our customers as long-term partners, which is why we continue to provide you with unrestricted support after delivery. Our service portal is available at any time for technical and non-technical topics, as well as for software-related questions. Our employees from sales, product management or development can answer individual email inquiries quickly and competently in your local language. Our ticket system guarantees maximum transparency of the processes. Remote access to your computer is another effective and cost-efficient way to support you. At their premises, our on-site service can take care of commissioning, technical instruction and repairs, if needed. Customer service After Sales Service and Support M74 M75 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Services > Support Magazine > Services > Support
Ready for industry expertise Employability through certifications 09 „ Our mission is to optimally empower skilled workers for their jobs in Industry 4.0. Qualification according to industry standards is an important milestone in achieving this goal. “Michael Linn, Senior Product for Manager Mechatronics, Festo Didactic SE M76 M77 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Industry expertise Magazine > Industry expertise
FACT – Festo Authorized and Certified Training Certification to the highest standards Festo Authorized and Certified Training (FACT) is a seal of quality that we award to selected customers for the high quality of their training labs and instructors. We conduct regular audits to verify compliance with our high standards in terms of learning equipment, didactic methods, and technical equipment. We not only support our customers in equipping first-class learning labs but also offer on-site teachers and trainers compact training as standard, so that they can familiarize themselves with the new technology and use it properly. In doing so, we focus not only on the transfer of technical expertise but also on pedagogical recommendations. Whether they are public training providers for trainees or private training providers for industrial companies, together, all FACT centers are characterized by practice- oriented knowledge transfer with state-ofthe-art equipment for maximum learning success. M78 M79 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > FACT Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > FACT
The growing need for highly qualified employees with an in-depth understanding of integrated mechatronic systems was the catalyst for the development of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP). By incorporating international standards, SMSCP is recognized throughout the industry and offers exam-based certifications at three different levels. As part of the “systems approach”, participants learn about the complexity of mechatronic systems in a holistic way. This enables them to easily transfer their knowledge to other systems, making them flexible and independent employees. The comprehensive industry certification program launched by Siemens is based on Festo’s MPS 400 learning system series to facilitate knowledge transfer through practical relevance and make complex topics easier to understand. Learn more in the product section on → Page 35 SMSCP – Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Hand-in-hand with partners from industry Scan me M80 M81 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > SMSCP Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > SMSCP
NC3 – National Coalition of Certification Centers Strong partnerships between education and industry wide range of skills upon graduation – including soft skills such as effective communication, people management and critical thinking, in addition to technological competencies. In the process, certification takes place at three levels of complexity: Fundamentals, Mechatronics, and Industry 4.0. The NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers implements sought after, transferable and industry-recognized certifications based on qualification standards. Its train-the-trainer program helps empower instructors from partner schools to teach courses independently at their school and ensure a consistent level of qualification. As an industry partner of NC3, we have developed the FI4.0CP – the Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program – a plan that was developed by industry experts and educators. With it, we ensure that learners have a Scan me M82 M83 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > NC3 Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > NC3
NIMS – National Institute for Metalworking Skills Common standards to close the skills gap Our mission is to optimally qualify skilled workers of tomorrow for jobs in Industry 4.0. We share this goal with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), a highly respected national organization in the U.S. that develops competency-based skill standards, credentials and training frameworks to better align the skills of the modern manufacturing workforce with industry needs. These standards are used by industry for recruitment and promotion, and by training and educational institutions as performance measures. Close collaboration with NIMS has enabled us not only to develop new qualification standards for digitalized production and IIoT technologies but also to set up a corresponding training and certification program. Our Industry 4.0 learning factories, courseware and eLearning offerings are part of this. M85 M84 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > NIMS Magazine > Ready for industry expertise > NIMS
Professional competitions We make winners 10 „The WorldSkills organization is dedicated to changing the world for the better by strengthening professional skills. We have been supporting them in this for over 30 years. “Dr. Nader Imani, Executive Vice President of Global Education, Festo Didactic SE M86 M87 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Professional competitions Magazine > Professional competitions
Promote talents Young talents who participate in the WorldSkills vocational competitions are already winners. That’s because the first milestone on the way to becoming the world’s best skilled worker is a national competition in their own country. Proud winners then compete at regional competitions, e.g. EuroSkills, AfricaSkills or AsianSkills, or the WorldSkills World Championships. Festo was the first Global Industry Partner (GIP) of WorldSkills in 1991. Global Industry Partners play a key role in collaboration between industry, education, government and policy makers. Their common goal is to improve education and recognition of skilled professionals around the world. This is where Festo Didactic provides cutting-edge industry-focused learning and training solutions for WorldSkills competitions. Together with WorldSkills, we are contributing to nextgen education and innovation in vocational fields. Find our official competition equipment for Industriy 4.0 and mechatronics in the product section starting on → Page 14 and 74 WorldSkills International 30 years of partnership – WorldSkills and Festo Scan me M88 M89 Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training → www.festo-didactic.com Magazine > Professional competitions Magazine > Professional competitions
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1 Learning factories Learning factories pallet circulation, CP Systems...............................................4 Learning factories single workpiece flow, MPS.................................................26 Learning factory kit Learning factory kit pallet circulation, CP Systems...........................................44 Learning factory kit single workpiece flow, MPS..............................................60 Focus and trend topics I4.0 . ........................................................................ 114 The digital factory......................................................................................... 118 Network and IT security................................................................................ 132 Artificial intelligence in application............................................................... 134 Energy management..................................................................................... 138 Industrial robotics......................................................................................... 140 Mobile robotics............................................................................................. 150 Industrial control technology....................................................................... 158 Fundamentals of factory automation. .......................................................... 196 Digital learning and learning materials....................................................... 234 Table of contents Products
2 3 Learning factories Learning factories pallet circulation CP Factory..........................................................................................................4 Sample configurations pallet circulation............................................................7 CP Lab.............................................................................................................14 CP Lab 400......................................................................................................16 Learning factories single workpiece flow MPS 400..........................................................................................................26 MPS 400 accessories.......................................................................................40
24-month Festo Didactic warranty → www.festo-didactic.com 4 5 Learning factories > Pallet circulation > CP Factory Learning systems for Industry 4.0 > CP Factory CP Factory – The universal Industry 4.0 learning factory CP Factory reflects the new developments in networked production for Industry 4.0 and offers a modular smart factory system for teaching and research purposes. The learning system includes not only the assembly line, but also different areas of production, such as lean production, logistics and quality assurance. A modular system par excellence! Our decades of experience in the construction of modular learning systems are reflected in many of the details of a CP Factory. All stations and application modules are equipped with the very latest industrial technology. The concept and equipment demonstrate our innovative approach. Discover our comprehensive training program for the future → www.festo-didactic.com Training area: Assembly line Batch sizes of 1 and the assembly of product variants place demanding requirements on production in line with Industry 4.0. To meet these requirements, the CP Factory offers: – Modularity – Mobility – Short setup times – RFID technology – Plug & produce – Standard interfaces – Service-oriented program architecture Training area: Production CNC machines and flexible manufacturing systems play a major part in the creation of customized products down to batch size 1. The CP Factory integrates CNC technologies for use in industrial training projects and scenarios. It therefore adds: – Robot integration – CAD/CAM products – Simulation Training area: Quality assurance From a caliper gage to a fully- automatic 3D measuring machine – all standard measuring devices can be integrated into the CP Factory as a quality laboratory. The SPC module in the MES4 is used both to enter setpoints and carry out evaluations. Training area: ERP/MES In a modern factory, intelligent machines and workpieces communicate with each other and with the IT systems ERP (enterprise resource planning) and MES (manufacturing execution system) both inside and outside the factory, up to cloud level. MES4 is Festo’s MES for a smart factory, based on an Access database. For SAP users, the learning factory can be custom-connected to SAP ME. We can produce further MES and ERP links on request. Training area: Lean production Industry 4.0 is also gaining ground in the field of lean production. Based on your requirements, we can offer facilities for producing anything from assembly cells to a supermarket with a “milkrun”: – Automated material supply for workstations – RFID technology – Avoiding errors through intelligent assembly monitoring – Link to MES4 – Visualization Training area: Logistics An intelligent flow of materials and networked logistics are important drivers for Industry 4.0. The CP Factory offers a versatile training and research platform for several different logistical problems: – RFID – MES – Automatic warehouse – Production stores and magazines – Pallet transfer systems – Autonomous transport robots Systematic variety The exceptional flexibility of a CP Factory system is based on the basic design of its cells, which is always identical: dimensions, track rollers, control cabinet, conveyor, control console, system cable. As a stand-alone or system network The basic features of the CP Factory determine the appearance of the system: – Wide transfer belt for pallet transportation – Application modules above the conveyor – Variable system layout, providing freedom for designing individual, partner and group workstations The standardized stations can be positioned differently. A laboratory made up of individual workstations can very quickly be turned into one or more production lines focusing on different areas of automation. Training content stored in the application module The core of the learning system is based around flexibly combinable modular stations, which are used to realize different application modules. These determine the training content provided by the stations. Thanks to the use of standard interfaces, application modules can be interchanged in just a few minutes. This allows fast conversion for different training situations and content. CP Factory Customized learning factories Ideal for education and training, teaching, and research ERP/MES Production Quality Assurance Lean Production Logistics Assembly Line Learning factories > Pallet circulation > CP Factory
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