Fischertechnik Factory Internship
Kasper Szczerba - Fontys University of Applied Sciences - 2025
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Documentation under active development. Last updated: 2025-05-08
Project Overview
This documentation covers the work completed during an internship at Fontys University of Applied Sciences focused on implementing the Fischertechnik Training Factory for educational purposes. The project addresses both academic integration and demonstration applications of Industry 4.0 manufacturing concepts.
Documentation Structure
Factory Information
- Factory Overview - Introduction to the Fischertechnik Training Factory Industry 4.0 24V system
- Components - Detailed information about the factory's modules and parts
Academic Implementation
- Overview - Overview of the factory's integration into academic settings
- Requirements - Key requirements for integrating the factory into academic settings
- Siemens PLC Programming - Research on programming the included Siemens PLC
- Multiple Student Workflow - Methods for enabling multiple students to work simultaneously
- Final Academic Solution - The complete solution implemented for academic use
Open Days
- Overview - Overview of the factory's use during open days and demonstrations
- Requirements - Requirements for using the factory during university open days
- Demonstration Code - Research on available demonstration code for the factory
- Digital Twin - Research on digital twin solutions for the factory
Guides
Digital Twin
- CAD to Unreal Engine - Guide for converting CAD files to Unreal Engine compatible formats
Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes - Overview of the learning outcomes achieved during the internship
Product Overview
Research Methodology
This project followed the DOT Framework for structured research, with each question investigated through multiple research methods. For details on the research process and findings, please visit the specific topic pages linked above.
Main Question
- How can the Training Factory be effectively integrated into Fontys education to maximize its usability and flexibility for both academic and demonstration purposes?
Sub Questions
- What are the requirements for integrating the Training Factory into academic use?
- How can the included Siemens PLC be programmed for academic purposes?
- How can multiple students work simultaneously with the Training Factory?
- Are there alternative PLC options available for the Training Factory?
- What are the requirements for integrating the Training Factory into open day demonstrations?
- Is demonstration code available for the Training Factory?
- What digital twin solutions can be used for the Training Factory?
- How can a digital twin replicate the physical movement of the Training Factory?
- What is a digital twin and how does it relate to the Training Factory?
- What are well-known digital twin solutions for similar systems?
- What tools can be used to create an in-house digital twin for the Training Factory?
- How can a digital twin replicate the physical movement of the Training Factory?
About This Documentation
This documentation site was created with MkDocs and contains detailed information, guides, and resources developed during the internship period. All content was created by Kasper Szczerba, with assistance from GitHub Copilot for grammar and spelling checks.