Vention Introduces MachineBuilder™ 101 Online Course for Future Automation Experts
In a significant move to enhance automation education, Vention has launched the MachineBuilder™ 101 certification course, designed to equip the next generation of automation designers and robotic programmers with essential skills. As the global demand for automation continues to escalate, manufacturers are grappling with a substantial shortage of talent equipped to design, program, and deploy robotic systems. To fill this gap, Vention's certification offers foundational training on its unified software and hardware platform, the MachineBuilder™.
The course not only prepares students in robotics and automation but is also accessible to manufacturers and systems integrators seeking formalized training. Vention’s founders have recognized the critical need for a structured approach to automation education and have tailored MachineBuilder™ 101 accordingly. This prime opportunity is primarily directed toward educators, with over 300 institutions in North America and Europe already utilizing Vention’s tools for teaching purposes.
Etienne Lacroix, the founder and CEO of Vention, highlights that the adoption of their cloud-based automation software is fundamentally changing how students and professionals engage with automation technology. The platform allows users to design a full range of automation systems—from robotic work cells to entire production lines—directly in the cloud, thereby shortening the education and deployment timeline.
During the previous year alone, users of the MachineBuilder™ software have successfully designed over 75,000 unique automation systems. Each design operates as a digital twin, facilitating programming, simulation, and optimization without the risk associated with physical investments, thus fostering a learning environment that prioritizes innovation and practical application.
Roots Education from Florida is one of the pioneers set to implement this course among students. Their focus on hands-on learning combined with industry-standard equipment is brushing shoulders with the global push towards an enhanced robotics workforce. Jeffrey Kondel, the Owner of Roots Education, asserts that Vention's course is not merely academic; it is a crucial preparatory step for aspiring automation professionals.
Through this initiative, students will demonstrate their mastery and earn certifications by undertaking real-world automation projects alongside the comprehensive assessments designed to retain their interest and understanding further.
In an era where the United States currently ranks tenth in robot density, falling behind frontrunners such as Germany and Japan, Vention's course is an essential pathway to rectify the labor shortage in robotics. This global shift emphasizes not just the requirement for more automated systems, but equally the essential skilled workforce to drive this automation forward.
As part of the initiative, Vention will make the MachineBuilder™ 101 course free to educational institutions, ensuring easy integration into existing educational frameworks. In addition, Vention offers a starter robotics hardware bundle compatible with Universal Robots, allowing students to transition seamlessly from learning to practical applications in their labs.
Those attending the Automate 2025 event in Detroit will have the exclusive chance to experience Vention’s offerings firsthand, as they can receive a complimentary access to the MachineBuilder™ 101 course at Vention’s booth.
Vention is setting new benchmarks in the industrial automation sector with its commitment towards fostering a future-ready workforce. As manufacturers worldwide strive to integrate more automation into their operations, Vention's certification programs stand at the forefront, ready to groom the industry’s next generation of experts. This initiative not only signifies Vention's leadership role in the automation landscape but also showcases its dedication to education and innovation across various sectors.