CeeD member, Fife College, has purchased a range of up-to-date manufacturing equipment for their students to learn latest industry techniques.
The new equipment was purchased from German automation company Festo, the world's leading supplier of high-quality factory based production line technology.
The college has invested over £400k in new kit, from Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Robotics and PLC control. This will help students learn about modern automation processes.
Each machine will help teach students about Automation Processes such as Pick & Place, Testing & Quality Inspection, Workpiece Processing, Workpiece Sorting, Robotic Assembly and Workpiece Storage & Retrieval.
Stephen Ayton the Academic Head for Engineering, Science, Mathematics and STEM at Fife College said:
“We want to make sure anyone studying manufacturing with us learns about the latest techniques that are being used in the industry, so that they’re equipped with the skills needed to work in any modern factory."
Fife College is committed to increase STEM skills in Scotland, and understands the need for smart factories in the region, to advance manufacturing.
This is an excerpt from an article published Fife Chamber of Commerce website Read the full article here.
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