One of these relates to a specific production machine, in this case a Cincinnati Maxim 630 machining station, and the other to the machine s programmable controller. The process is interactive. The student explores and experiments to a degree not possible in a classroom or when working with actual machinery. The process is focused. Now, they can be used to educate a broader base of people in the operation of factory equipment.
Cost savings can be significant.
Conventional classrooms aren t needed anymore because students can learn skills in virtual environments anywhere, at any time.