Industrial automation has become one of the fundamental pillars of modern industry. Sectors such as automotive, food and beverage, logistics, energy, and advanced manufacturing increasingly rely on intelligent systems capable of optimizing processes, improving productivity, and ensuring maximum precision. In this context, PLC Mechatronics plays a key role in today’s technical and industrial education and training.

What is PLC Mechatronics?

PLC Mechatronics combines disciplines such as mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, robotics, and industrial programming through the use of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). These equipment enable the automation of industrial processes by controlling sensors, actuators, motors, and various production elements.

Currently, the study of PLC automation is essential for preparing future professionals for Industry 4.0. Through these technologies, students can understand the real operation of automated production lines, handling systems, sorting processes, transport systems, and industrial assembly lines.

The importance of PLC automation in today’s industry

PLC-based automation is present in virtually every modern industrial environment. From bottling lines to automated sorting or part-handling systems, PLCs act as the “brain” responsible for coordinating each process efficiently and safely.

For this reason, universities, vocational training centers, technical laboratories, and research centers need to have didactic equipment that replicates real industrial scenarios. The goal is to provide students with hands-on experience that prepares them for the challenges of today’s industry.

In this field, EDIBON has established itself as an international benchmark in the development and manufacturing of educational equipment for technical training and applied research.

Furthermore, EDIBON works with some of the most recognized and widely used brands in the industrial automation sector worldwide, including Panasonic, Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Mitsubishi and Omron. These companies are internationally recognized leaders in PLC technologies, industrial control, and advanced automation, with solutions implemented across countless industrial environments around the world.

Thanks to this compatibility and collaboration with leading manufacturers, EDIBON develops equipment and workstation-based systems that allow students and professionals to train using real-world technologies currently employed in industry. This provides a learning experience that is much more closely aligned with current labor market demands and helps bridge the gap between technical education and real industrial environments.

In addition, EDIBON designs fully customized equipment tailored to the specific requirements of each laboratory, university, or research center, enabling the integration of different PLC platforms and specific configurations according to the academic or technical objectives of each project. Its strong customization capabilities also make it possible to incorporate additional brands and technologies whenever required, ensuring maximum flexibility and adaptability for every client.

EDIBON and its expertise in PLC Mechatronics

With decades of experience in the educational and industrial sectors, EDIBON offers advanced solutions for the study of PLC automation and mechatronic systems. Its equipment allows the recreation of real industrial automation applications through fully functional workstation-based systems adapted to current market needs.

Moreover, EDIBON stands out for developing equipment based on a modular, flexible, and scalable philosophy, allowing laboratories to progressively evolve according to their training or research requirements.

EDIBON Workstation Applications with PLC

Within its extensive technological portfolio, EDIBON offers numerous Workstation Applications with PLC, designed to replicate real industrial processes and provide highly practical training.

Some of its most notable applications include:

• Pieces Feeder Workstation (AE-PLC-APS): This workstation enables the study of automatic part-feeding systems commonly used in industrial production lines. Students can work with sensors, pneumatic actuators, and PLC control to understand the full operation of an automated process.

• Bottling Station (AE-PLC-MEMB): Designed to simulate an industrial bottling line, this workstation allows users to analyze automated filling, transportation, and production control processes. It is ideal for learning automation applied to the food and beverage industry.

• Pieces Manipulator Workstation (AE-PLC-MPS): This application focuses on the automatic handling of parts through mechatronic systems controlled by PLCs. Students can learn concepts related to industrial robotics, positioning, and motion automation.

• AC Conveyor Belt Workstation (AE-PLC-CTCA): Conveyor belts are one of the most widely used systems in industrial automation. This workstation allows the study of motor control, detection sensors, and automated transport systems through PLC programming.
• Ball Selection Workstation (AE-PLC-SLB): This workstation is designed for the study of automatic sorting and selection processes. Thanks to the use of sensors and programmable logic, students can understand real industrial inspection and classification systems.

Customized solutions for every laboratory

One of EDIBON’s key differentiating factors is its ability to develop customized solutions. The company has extensive experience in international projects and can adapt its equipment to the specific requirements of universities, technical centers, and research laboratories.

In addition to its standard catalog, EDIBON can design tailor-made systems based on each client’s needs, enabling the development of fully customized laboratories aligned with specific educational objectives or industrial applications.

This capability for customization, combined with its global experience and continuous commitment to technological innovation, makes EDIBON a strategic partner for any institution seeking to incorporate advanced PLC Mechatronics and industrial automation solutions.

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EDIBON International, S.A

Spain