The History of the FMS Training Center in a Nutshell
The vivid history of the Training Center has been filled with adapting new technologies, tools and methods with a clear goal in mind: to bridge the gap between the industry and education.
1997-2003
The FMS Training Center grand opening was held in 1997 together with the Finnish Ministry of Education. Between the years 1997-2003 the environment boosted the education around the functionalities, benefits and concrete usage of the flexible manufacturing system and robotics. Also a shared calendar was taken in use during these years.
2003-2013
The possibilities for learning virtually begun booming during these years, and FMS Training Center as well saw the adaptation of these new methods and tools as a top priority for the development of the environment. During these years new Wiki learning materials and an eLearning platform were taken into use.
2013-2018
A huge leap forwards was taken during these years. The work that had begun already before the year 2013, now concretized into tools and methods bringing the industry and education even closer together. These actions included the implementation of e.g. the FMS Driving License, offline programming, virtual FMS, machine vision, simulation and the utilization of the digital twin.
2018-2024
During these years, Training Center received entirely new facilities. The modern spaces provide a pleasant and calm environment for training and learning. The facilities also include a dedicated classroom for theoretical instruction called Korvatunturi, a meeting room upstairs, and an exhibition area called Experience Center.
Collaboration between educational institutions has intensified and deepened into project cooperation and research. The future is approached with an open mind, guided by a shared roadmap.