fischertechnik GmbH, a leading provider of trainng and simulation models, and Selmo Technology, a pioneer in the field of sequence logic modelling, are joining forces to fundamentally simplify industrial automation through innovative process modelling and state-of-the-art learning concepts. The technology partnership has developed an innovative training programme that also includes a digital twin. This is hosted on the SkillWerk e-learning platform for automation.
With the fischertechnik simulation models "Bending Machine 24V" and "Production Line 24V" and a comprehensive digital learning concept, fischertechnik and Selmo Technology are setting new standards in the training, development and application of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Innovation in practice
The fischertechnik model "Bending Machine 24V" simulates the bending of workpieces, a frequently used forming process in metal and plastics processing. The model allows both manual and automated operation. It demonstrates the precise control of material movement and the exact moulding of components.
The 24V production line offers a realistic simulation of several production steps, from material feed through processing and assembly to palletising. Equipped with a rotary indexing table, pneumatic pushers and vacuum suction pads, the model provides an in-depth understanding of the automation processes.
SkillWerk: Learning redefined
SkillWerk, the digital e-learning platform for industrial automation, will be integrated as part of the cooperation with Selmo Technology. SkillWerk offers a user-friendly environment in which participants can acquire in-depth knowledge of Selmo process modelling using fischertechnik models. Clear instructions, interactive exercises and practical examples make it easier for beginners to access the world of automation. The link between theory and practice is particularly innovative, enabling learners to create, simulate and commission machine models independently.
Practice-orientated learning with digital technologies
In the collaboration with Selmo Technology, the focus is on the sequence logic modelling approach. This method prioritises process modelling over traditional programming, which facilitates the virtual commissioning of machines and minimises errors. In addition, a digital twin in the twin simulation software enables realistic tests and adjustments.
"The cooperation is proof of our claim to combine innovative learning models with pioneering technologies," says Felix Witzelmaier, Business Development Manager Higher Education at fischertechnik. "Our models such as the 24V production line offer a perfect symbiosis of theory and practice that prepares both trainees and skilled workers for the demands of modern industrial environments."
The Sequence Logic Modelling approach makes machine sequences more efficient, safer and more flexible to control, while the practice-oriented models from fischertechnik translate automation technology into tangible applications.
