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ABB CRB 15000 SWIFTI Lab – Education B: 2D Vision, PLC and Conveyor

Advanced collaborative robotics lab with the ABB CRB 15000 SWIFTI™: integrated 2D vision, PLC-controlled conveyor and 16/16 I/O over PROFINET, electric gripper, tool changer and pneumatic kit for Industry 4.0/5.0 Pick&Place scenarios (PCTO, ITS).
cod. MePA: :ABX-ABBCRB15000B

Informazioni sulla Soluzione

Educational Aims

  • Introduce students to an advanced collaborative robot system, complete with machine vision, pneumatic actuators and PLC-controlled automated conveying.
  • Develop practical skills in programming the ABB CRB 1500 robot and integrating it with sensors, cameras and I/O devices.
  • Simulate real Industry 4.0 scenarios: Pick&Place on a conveyor, traceability through 2D vision and automatic tool change.
  • Offer an experiential, multidisciplinary environment focused on advanced industrial problem solving.
  • Provide a certified, safe teaching platform ready for work-based learning (PCTO), ITS and advanced technical training.

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn and apply collaborative robotics with the CRB 1500 SWIFTI™, equipped with a laser scanner and safety sensors for operation in shared spaces.
  2. Handle digital signals with advanced I/O (16 IN / 16 OUT), PROFINET bus and synoptic panel, with an integrated PLC for conveyor control.
  3. Use 2D machine vision with an industrial camera and dedicated software for robot guidance, object recognition and traceability on the conveyor.
  4. Build handling applications with an electric gripper, pen holder and automatic tool changer to simulate flexible production.
  5. Apply industrial logic using pneumatic actuators and a PLC to simulate assembly, sorting and testing.
  6. Train practical and digital skills through teaching projects that can be replicated in real production settings, fostering links between school and the world of work.

Conclusion

The ABB CRB 1500 FP lab is a complete, professional educational platform, ideal for advanced training in robotics, automation and machine vision. Equipped with advanced systems – including a PLC-controlled conveyor, 2D camera, extended I/O, and electric and pneumatic actuators – it enables realistic exercises inspired by modern production lines. A multidisciplinary learning environment linking school and business, perfect for developing key Industry 4.0 and 5.0 skills.