{"id":18369,"date":"2020-09-09T06:58:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T10:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/?p=18369"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:10:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:10:46","slug":"virtual-commissioning-training-for-automation-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/virtual-commissioning-training-for-automation-engineers\/","title":{"rendered":"Acquire Industry 4.0 skills: Free virtual commissioning training for automation engineers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The proliferation of software, electronics, and PLCs in production systems renders virtual commissioning knowledge a highly sought competency. Please check out the previous blog to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/whats-new-in-automation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-physics machine automation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/commission-your-machine-before-building-a-prototype\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual commissioning<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the German association of machine tool builders research, the commissioning process accounts for 25% of the machine development time. The time spent purely on debugging automation and control logic during the commissioning phase is phenomenal 15-18%. Virtual commissioning permits machine manufacturers to commission machines early, safely, and eliminate any unexpected delay at the crucial stage of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Have you ever had problems delivering a machine on time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you ever struggle to reach the machine performance your customer required?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to make sure to have the best PLC controls possible before you go to the shop-floor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T<strong>ry virtual commissioning training for free<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing companies\u2019 can now explore and experience <a href=\"https:\/\/trials.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter-amesim-commissioning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual commissioning for free<\/a>. No download or installation or access fee is required. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/new.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/automation\/topic-areas\/simatic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIMATIC automation software<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simcenter\/simcenter-amesim.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simcenter Amesim software<\/a> on the cloud platform, you can practice virtual commissioning on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trials.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter-amesim-commissioning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your virtual commissioning (multi-physics machine control and automation) access<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virtual commissioning trail platform includes several hands-on training, including the one shown below, a closed-loop control  of hydraulic axes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system-600x325.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system-1110x601.png 1110w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_Amesim_system.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why you should try virtual commissioning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hands-on tutorial to build your first multi-physics simulation model in Simcenter Amesim for automation<\/li><li>Analyze the dynamic behavior of the control system in a virtual environment using Automation connect and PLCSIM Advanced<\/li><li>Explore the virtual PLC and HMI to validate control logics and operator interfaces on a real industrial use case<\/li><li>Learn how easy and straight forward it is to optimize PID control parameters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to access your free trial?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Register with your LinkedIn or Google account or create a new account<\/li><li>Confirm your registration<\/li><li>The 30-day free training is ready for your access<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_training-1024x393.png\" alt=\"Virtual commissioning training access procedure\" class=\"wp-image-18401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_training-1024x393.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_training-600x230.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_training-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_training-1110x426.png 1110w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Virtual_commissioning_training.png 1221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Virtual commissioning training access procedure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trials.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter-amesim-commissioning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The free cloud application<\/a> includes everything you need to instantly experience virtual validation of multiphysics systems together with PLC controls. You can start your trial anytime, anywhere with a web browser in just minutes. The trial environment includes Simcenter Amesim, TIA Portal and PLCSIM Advanced software, sample files, instruction guides and video tutorials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The proliferation of software, electronics, and PLCs in production systems renders virtual commissioning knowledge a highly sought competency. 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