Enolab – Wine Traceability and Advanced Analysis Lab

Objectives

The programme develops advanced technical skills and combines theory and practice in an environment that reproduces Industry 4.0 processes, from design to production, testing and maintenance.

• Developing advanced technical skills
  • Industrial automation: PLCs, simulation benches, sensors.
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics: FESTO kits, simulators.
  • Precision mechanics: lathes, milling machines, measuring instruments.
  • CAD/CAM and 3D prototyping: printers, software, scanners, CNC.
  • Collaborative and industrial robotics: UR5 robots, educational robots, mobile rover.
• Integrating theory and practice: applying concepts from physics, mechanics, electrical engineering, logic and automation through direct experience with real equipment.
• A systemic approach to production: understanding the interconnection between design, part manufacturing, testing and maintenance.
• Preparing for work in a 4.0 environment: becoming familiar with IoT, advanced sensors, applied artificial intelligence and collaborative robotics.

Aims

The lab offers a realistic, multidisciplinary environment for training technicians ready to enter the workforce and/or continue technical and scientific studies.

• Complete technical and vocational training: every stage of design, machining, automation and quality control.
• Innovation and multidisciplinarity: highlighting the synergies between mechanics, electronics, computing and industrial automation.
• Soft skills and problem solving: teamwork, project management, and independent diagnosis and resolution of problems in digitalised environments.
• Skills certifications: preparation for recognised exams (e.g. SolidWorks, Siemens PLC, FESTO, Arduino).

Conclusion

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

1. Safely use professional equipment and machinery (PLCs, CNC, collaborative robots, pneumatic/hydraulic benches).
2. Integrate CAD/CAM design with production, metrological testing and maintenance (preventive/predictive).
3. Set up and optimise robotic cells and IoT systems with collection and analysis of factory data.
4. Manage projects, document processes and apply technical problem-solving and quality methods.
5. Successfully obtain software and technology certifications valued in the world of work.

The lab equipment faithfully simulates the dynamics of modern industry and promotes learning through discovery, experimentation and interaction. The solution includes technological systems designed to promote inclusion and equal opportunities, supporting innovative teaching methods and active, collaborative learning.