Academic Integration Overview
Introduction
During the internship, research was conducted on how the Fischertechnik Factory can be integrated into Fontys University of Applied Sciences' academic programs. The goal was to enable students to work with the factory in a collaborative environment, allowing them to learn about Industry 4.0 concepts and digital manufacturing simulations.'
Research Questions
- Requirements - What are the requirements for integrating the Training Factory into academic use?
- Siemens PLC Programming - How can the included Siemens PLC be programmed for academic purposes?
- Multiple Student Workflow - How can multiple students work simultaneously with the Training Factory?
- Are there alternative PLC options available for the Training Factory?