Smart Factory
Northeast Indiana's cutting-edge learning lab
Featuring Smart Factory technologies and Smart Automation Certification Association (SACA) Certificate programs.
Freedom Academy provides adult and workforce education classes and can customize courses to meet employer needs. Classes in the iSMART Lab are led by SACA Gold and Silver Certified instructors.
Impact Institute offers a Smart Technologies and Automation program for juniors from area high schools.
Equipment and Classes
Hydraulics
- Basic Hydraulics Learning System
- Intermediate Hydraulics Learning System
- Basic Hydraulic Troubleshooting Learning System
- Portable Basic Hydraulics Learning System
Pneumatics
- Basic Pneumatics Learning System
- Intermediate Pneumatics Learning System
- Basic Fluid Power Learning System
- Portable Pneumatics Learning System
Electric Wiring
- Electrical Wiring Learning System
- VFD/PLC Wiring Learning System
- Portable AC/DC Electrical Learning System
Soldering
- Industrial Soldering Learning System
Ethernet & Analog Wiring
- Ethernet & Analog Wiring Learning System
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- CNC Machines 1 &2 Learning Systems
Robotics
- Robotics 1 Learning System
- Robotics 2 Learning System
Mechanical Drives
- Mechanical Drives 1 Learning System
- Mechanical Drives 2 Learning System
Laser Shafts
- Laser Shaft Alignment Learning System
Sensors & Relays
- Portable Electric Relay Control Learning System
- Portable Electronic Sensors Learning System
Measurements
- Portable Measurements Tools Learning System
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Portable PLC Troubleshooting Learning System AB CompactLogix
Comprehensive Assessment of hands-on skills needed by today's advanced manufacturing production areas - including assembly and machine operation. Portable Platform.
Includes Ethernet, barcode reader, smart sensors, visual communication, manufacturing execution, and PLC troubleshooting. Industry 4.0 fundamentals.
Fanuc robots.
