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Future-oriented industrial controls
Industrial control technology, PLC, HMI
Working with modern control systems is the foundation for handling future Industry 4.0/IIoT concepts:
- PLC, industrial PC
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- Drive controller
Embedded controller, IoT, Plug & Produce
Learn the most up-to-date IoT paradigms and components with integrated intelligence:
- Decentralized control
- Self-configuration
- Data collection and preprocessing
Identification and object-related data
The identification and management of workpieces, materials, and data, via digital communication technologies and sensors, form the basis of fully-automated production. Storage of 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
- Collection of information via intelligent sensors
- Manufacturing and tracking with lot 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 cyber security
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, and 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 development, control, and visualization of 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 customized to SAP ME. We can implement additional MES and ERP links upon request.
Modern manufacturing concepts
Factory planning and simulation
3D factory simulation for modeling, visualization, and analysis of manufacturing systems and robot cells
- Layout planning for new systems
- Optimization of existing systems
- Digital twin for Industry 4.0/IIoT
Future-oriented robot concepts
Collaborative, cooperative, and autonomous robots are taking over a steadily increasing number of automation tasks, placing new demands on the skills of machine operators and production workers.
- Teaching positions in
- Working in shared space with robots
- Collaboration with robots
Flexible, additive production concepts
CNC machines and flexible manufacturing systems are fundamentals for the implementation of customized products up to batch size 1. The CP factory integrates appropriate technologies for education and training in industry-relevant projects and scenarios.
- 3D printing process
- CAD/CAM/CNC
- Automation and robotization
Data-driven manufacturing optimization
Energy/resource-efficient manufacturing
Systematic detection and control of operating conditions and energy consumption:
- Industrial electricity 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
- Parts management
New generation HMI – AR, smart glasses
Intuitive and readily available data visualization for human-machine interaction
- AR for smart phones and tablets
- Efficient use of wearables
- Open format for user expansion
Helpful platforms and communities
CP Community
Integrate our courseware for applications included in the cyber-physical systems. The "Cyber-Physical Community" is part of the comprehensive learning environment for “Qualification for Industry 4.0/Industrial Internet of Things.” 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 concerning function, layout, and commissioning of the learning systems.
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?
MES4 automation software is a specially prepared manufacturing execution system (MES) with a new design for Industry 4.0/IIoT learning platforms. We continually develop MES4 in cooperation and collaboration with our customers, always taking into account the rapid changes in the field of industrial data processing and production control, within the context of Industry 4.0/Industrial Internet of Things.
Scope of delivery
- MES4 software, preinstalled on a PC and ready for use
- Dongle
- PC with TFT monitor
Training content
- Define and edit jobflows and process plans
- Read orders and update status
- Sort order items
- Write goods carrier allocations to the order
- Create a material master, including workpiece graphics
- Add machines, including costs and energy consumption
- Add warehouse data and material buffers
- Add and manage customer data
- Use icons to define system layouts
- 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 an enormous international need for orientation on which methods and technologies in production, as well as in product and service development, can generate new added value for customers and companies. The CP Factory is used in vocational schools, or worldwide in technical training and education centers, but also in companies for education and training in the Industry 4.0 and IIoT, training specialists for industrial regions in accordance with local requirements.