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Fischertechnik Learning Factory Industry 4.0

This teaching project was funded by the Foundation Innovation in University Teaching as part of the DeLLFi project (FBM2020-EA-1670-01800).
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  Watch the video with Professor Christian Krupitzer on the learning factory (in German)

Facts

Lecturers

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Christian Krupitzer & Prof. Dr. Henner Gimpel

Title and contents of the funding project

The fischertechnik learning environment is used to learn and understand Industry 4.0 applications.

The learning environment simulates the ordering process, the production process, and the delivery process in digitalized and networked process steps. It integrates common practical technologies such as PLC for control, MQTT for communication, and a cloud connection for monitoring production.

The learning environment enables the University of Hohenheim to expand its existing range of courses to include application-oriented, realistic content, enabling students to learn diverse techno-economic skills as hands-on as possible in a way that focuses on application and sustainability.

Subject-related semester

In principle, the use in different teaching scenarios is planned, all interested students are addressed.

Course format

Independent use of the platform by students in the context of projects, either in dedicated project modules or seminars. In addition, it is also planned to use the system as part of larger teaching events, e.g., as a demonstration of Industry 4.0 solutions in lectures in the lecture hall, exercise courses, or tutorials. It is also possible to use it for a final thesis.

Number of students

In the pilot phase, small numbers of 10-15 students will be reached. Larger numbers can be achieved by integration into existing modules.