Industrial Automation Training in Lyon

This practical course, "Industrial Robotics Automation: ROS-PLC Integration & Digital Twins," is designed to bridge the gap between industrial automation and contemporary robotics frameworks. Participants will learn how to synchronize robotic systems based on ROS (Robot Operating System) with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and utilize digital twin environments to simulate, monitor, and optimize production processes. The curriculum emphasizes interoperability, real-time control, and predictive analysis through the use of digital replicas of physical systems.

This instructor-led, live training, available online or onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level professionals seeking to develop practical skills in connecting ROS-controlled robots with PLC environments and implementing digital twins to enhance automation and manufacturing efficiency.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the communication protocols facilitating interaction between ROS and PLC systems.
• Establish real-time data exchange mechanisms between robots and industrial controllers.
• Create digital twins for monitoring, testing, and simulating processes.
• Seamlessly integrate sensors, actuators, and robotic manipulators into industrial workflows.
• Design and validate industrial automation systems using hybrid simulation environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and architectural walkthroughs.
• Practical exercises focused on integrating ROS and PLC systems.
• Implementation of simulation and digital twin projects.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange your session.

The integration of AI into Smart Factories involves applying artificial intelligence technologies to automate, monitor, and optimize industrial operations in real time.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for beginner-level decision-makers and technical leads who want to gain a strategic and practical understanding of how AI can be utilized within smart factory environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental principles of AI and machine learning.
• Recognize key AI applications in manufacturing and automation.
• Explore how AI facilitates predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization.
• Assess the necessary steps for initiating AI-driven projects.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Real-world case studies and collaborative exercises.
• Strategic frameworks and guidance on implementation.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Lyon (online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced engineers and technicians seeking to master the programming, operation, and optimization of Fanuc and Epson robotic systems for industrial use.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the architecture and functionalities of Fanuc and Epson robots.
• Program robot movements, logic, and sensor integrations.
• Implement safety protocols and troubleshooting techniques.
• Optimize robotic workflows to enhance efficiency.

A Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) is an essential field device designed to collect data, transmit signals, and execute control commands within power system and automation networks.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level professionals seeking to configure RTUs for automation and control operations in power cell environments.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up RTU hardware and accurately map input/output channels.
• Configure communication parameters to integrate with SCADA and control systems.
• Implement logic, alarms, and control strategies within RTU platforms.
• Effectively troubleshoot RTU performance and communication issues.

Course Format

• Instructor-guided presentations featuring real-world examples.
• Hands-on configuration activities and practical exercises.
• Live demonstrations of RTU communication and control workflows.

Customization Options

• Tailored course versions are available, depending on specific RTU hardware models or control environments.

The Allen Bradley platform represents a highly prevalent industrial automation environment, utilized for the configuration, control, and integration of PLCs, HMIs, and various networked devices.

This instructor-led live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level automation professionals seeking to interconnect and integrate Allen Bradley automation devices using Ethernet to ensure seamless communication across PLCs, HMIs, servers, and routers.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Configure Ethernet-based communication within the Allen Bradley ecosystem.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, servers, and routers utilizing standard communication protocols.
• Deploy real-world network topologies for automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve device connectivity and data exchange issues.

Course Format

• Guided instruction featuring demonstrations with Allen Bradley tools.
• Practical integration exercises involving Ethernet-connected devices.
• Live-lab environment for practical configuration and testing.

Customization Options

• Specialized training versions can be tailored based on specific device models or network architectures.

This instructor-led live training in Lyon (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automation engineers and control system designers who wish to implement motion control solutions using Omron PLCs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand fundamental motion control concepts and their applications.
• Configure motion hardware and software in Sysmac Studio.
• Program and optimize single-axis and multi-axis motion control.
• Implement coordinated motion strategies, including interpolation and synchronization.

This instructor-led live training in Lyon (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level engineers and technicians who wish to master the fundamentals of AB PLCs and apply them to real-world manufacturing scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and applications of AB PLCs in the manufacturing industry.
• Program AB PLCs using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000.
• Troubleshoot common issues and perform maintenance on PLC systems.
• Design and implement a PLC-controlled system for a manufacturing process.
• Demonstrate proficiency in PLC programming through a practical project.

This instructor-led, live training in Lyon (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level programmers looking to upgrade their expertise in Omron PLC programming, HMI configuration, motion control, and safety systems.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and program Omron PLCs utilizing Sysmac Studio.
• Grasp and implement IEC concepts within ladder logic and structured text programming.
• Develop motion control programs for single-axis and coordinated movements.
• Build HMI interfaces using the NA series and integrate them with Sysmac controllers.
• Implement and simulate safety standards and programs using NX series safety hardware.

CANoe is a robust software solution created by Vector, designed for the development, testing, and analysis of in-vehicle networks and Electronic Control Units (ECUs), particularly those utilizing the CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate automotive engineers and testers looking to leverage CANoe to simulate, test, and analyze CAN-based communication systems.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CANoe along with its associated components
• Grasp the fundamental principles of the CAN protocol and message framing
• Develop simulations for ECUs and CAN networks using CAPL scripting
• Effectively monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot CAN traffic

This instructor-led, live training in Lyon (online or onsite) targets beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level engineers and technicians who wish to utilize XGT Series PLCs to configure hardware, manage modules, and maintain stable PLC systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to identify XGT hardware components, configure PLC system modules, perform backup and diagnostic tasks, and troubleshoot common hardware issues.

This instructor-led live training, held Lyon (online or onsite), is intended for PLC users who want to utilize XG5000 to create, test, download, monitor, and troubleshoot PLC programs.

By the end of this training, participants will be capable of creating and managing projects, configuring hardware and communications, developing ladder logic, and diagnosing PLC faults.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Following a discussion on core PLC concepts, students learn and practice basic Ladder Diagram instructions within the context of Industrial Automation applications. Target audience: Electrical Specialists, Mechanical Engineers, and Programmers interested in Industrial Automation.

This instructor-led, live training in Lyon (online or onsite) targets beginner-level automation engineers and enthusiasts eager to master the fundamentals of PLC ladder programming and apply them in industrial and personal projects.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the foundational concepts and uses of PLCs within automation systems.
• Developing simple and complex ladder programs utilizing logical functions and memory management.
• Integrating PLCs into networks for expanded system functionality.
• Applying acquired skills to construct and verify real-world automation scenarios.

A Smart Robot is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can learn from its environment and its experience and build on its capabilities based on that knowledge. Smart Robots can collaborate with humans, working along-side them and learning from their behavior. Furthermore, they have the capacity for not only manual labor, but cognitive tasks as well. In addition to physical robots, Smart Robots can also be purely software based, residing in a computer as a software application with no moving parts or physical interaction with the world.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the different technologies, frameworks and techniques for programming different types of mechanical Smart Robots, then apply this knowledge to complete their own Smart Robot projects.

The course is divided into 4 sections, each consisting of three days of lectures, discussions, and hands-on robot development in a live lab environment. Each section will conclude with a practical hands-on project to allow participants to practice and demonstrate their acquired knowledge.

The target hardware for this course will be simulated in 3D through simulation software. The ROS (Robot Operating System) open-source framework, C++ and Python will be used for programming the robots.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts used in robotic technologies
• Understand and manage the interaction between software and hardware in a robotic system
• Understand and implement the software components that underpin Smart Robots
• Build and operate a simulated mechanical Smart Robot that can see, sense, process, grasp, navigate, and interact with humans through voice
• Extend a Smart Robot's ability to perform complex tasks through Deep Learning
• Test and troubleshoot a Smart Robot in realistic scenarios

Audience

• Developers
• Engineers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Note

• To customize any part of this course (programming language, robot model, etc.) please contact us to arrange.