Industrial Automation Training in Santa Cruz

Industrial Robotics Automation: ROS-PLC Integration & Digital Twins is a hands-on course focused on bridging industrial automation with modern robotics frameworks. Participants will learn to integrate ROS-based robotic systems with PLCs for synchronized operations and explore digital twin environments to simulate, monitor, and optimize production processes. The course emphasizes interoperability, real-time control, and predictive analysis using digital replicas of physical systems.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to build practical skills in connecting ROS-controlled robots with PLC environments and implementing digital twins for automation and manufacturing optimization.

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

• Understand communication protocols between ROS and PLC systems.
• Implement real-time data exchange between robots and industrial controllers.
• Develop digital twins for monitoring, testing, and process simulation.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and robotic manipulators within industrial workflows.
• Design and validate industrial automation systems using hybrid simulation environments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and architecture walkthroughs.
• Hands-on exercises integrating ROS and PLC systems.
• Simulation and digital twin project implementation.

Course Customization Options

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

AI in Smart Factories is the application of artificial intelligence to automate, monitor, and optimize industrial operations in real time.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level decision-makers and technical leads who wish to gain a strategic and practical introduction to how AI can be leveraged in smart factory environments.

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

• Understand the core principles of AI and machine learning.
• Identify key AI use cases in manufacturing and automation.
• Explore how AI supports predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization.
• Evaluate the steps involved in launching AI-driven initiatives.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Real-world case studies and group exercises.
• Strategic frameworks and implementation guidance.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Santa Cruz (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level engineers and technicians who wish to learn how to program, operate, and optimize Fanuc and Epson robotic systems for industrial applications.

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

• Understand 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 for improved efficiency.

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to configure RTUs for automation and control operations within power cell environments.

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

• Set up RTU hardware and map input/output channels correctly.
• Configure communication parameters for integration with SCADA and control systems.
• Implement logic, alarms, and control strategies within RTU platforms.
• Troubleshoot RTU performance and communication issues effectively.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• Customized course versions are available based on specific RTU hardware models or control environments.

The Allen Bradley platform is a widely adopted industrial automation ecosystem used to configure, control, and integrate PLCs, HMIs, and networked devices.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automation professionals who wish to interconnect and integrate Allen Bradley automation devices using Ethernet for seamless communication across PLCs, HMIs, servers, and routers.

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

• Configure Ethernet-based communication within the Allen Bradley ecosystem.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, servers, and routers using common communication protocols.
• Implement real-world network topologies for automation systems.
• Troubleshoot device connectivity and data exchange issues.

Format of the Course

• Guided instruction with demonstrations using Allen Bradley tools.
• Hands-on integration exercises with Ethernet-connected devices.
• Practical configuration and testing in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• Customized training versions can be arranged based on specific device models or network architectures.

This instructor-led, live training in Santa Cruz (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 Santa Cruz (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 Santa Cruz (online or onsite) is aimed at automation engineers and control system designers who wish to configure, program, and commission Omron Sysmac systems covering NJ/NX controllers, EtherCAT networking, G5/1S/1SA servo drives, NA Series HMI, and NX safety hardware.

CANoe is a comprehensive software tool developed by Vector that is used for the development, testing, and analysis of in-vehicle networks and ECUs, especially those using the CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level automotive engineers and testers who wish to use CANoe to simulate, test, and analyze CAN-based communication systems..

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

• Install and configure CANoe and its components
• Understand CAN protocol fundamentals and message framing
• Create simulations for ECUs and CAN networks using CAPL scripting
• Monitor, analyze, and debug CAN traffic effectively

This instructor-led, live training in Santa Cruz (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level engineers and technicians who wish to use 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 in Santa Cruz (online or onsite) is aimed at PLC users who wish to use XG5000 to create, test, download, monitor, and troubleshoot PLC programs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create and manage projects, configure hardware and communications, develop ladder logic, and diagnose PLC faults.

This course introduces the student to the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). After the discussion of the fundamental concept of PLCs the basic Ladder Diagram instructions are learned and practiced in Industrial Automation tasks. Audience - Electrical Specialists - Mechanical Engineers - Programmers with interest in Industrial Automation