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Contact Info

  • Phone: 724-472-1180
  • Email: info@digitalfoundrynk.com
  • Location: 855 5th Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068

Factory Control Academy

Enhance your skills in smart connected systems

This course is designed for individuals aiming to enhance their skills in smart connected systems across manufacturing operations. Developing an understanding of Machine-to-Machine communications, the course dives into the fundamentals of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and covers protocols used in modern manufacturing.

What to Expect: 

Learn about the design and implementation for smart manufacturing SCADA/HMI systems to integrate and contextualize data from various devices, production centers and enterprise sources, aligned with Industry 4.0 principles and best practices.

You will learn about:

  • Smart manufacturing architecture fundamentals.
  • Building and scaling digital systems with SCADA/HMI.
  • Connecting machines & systems using modern industrial protocols.
  • Best practices for integrating data from diverse sources.
  • Structure & contextualization of data (tags, assets, events) for real-time decisions.
  • Alarms, diagnostics, and practical troubleshooting.

Course Benefits:

Designed to help experienced technical professionals and leaders succeed with smart digital systems.

You will leave with job-ready confidence and knowledge of the tools and technologies for building, integrating, and improving smart factory control and visualization systems – gaining hands-on experience on a dedicated simulator and one-of-a-kind technical demonstration systems that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.

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Financial Assistance for Training

We work through grants and partnerships with local agencies to help make workforce training more accessible. Funding opportunities may be available to cover tuition costs for eligible individuals and organizations. For more information on financial assistance, contact us.

Questions?

Contact Steve Leonard at steve@digitalfoundrynk.com for more information.