EDWartens is the global training division of Wartens, delivering world-class education in Physical AI (PLC, SCADA, Robotics, HMI, VFD, DCS, IIoT) and Digital AI (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, GenAI, LLMs) across India, UK, UAE, and USA. Over 30,000 engineers have been trained with a 95% placement rate.

Where are EDWartens training centers located?

EDWartens has training centers in Bangalore (India), Milton Keynes (UK), Dover, Delaware (USA), and Abu Dhabi (UAE). The global headquarters is at 8 Lyon Road, Milton Keynes, MK1 1EX, United Kingdom.

What PLC training courses does EDWartens offer?

EDWartens offers comprehensive PLC training covering Siemens (S7-1200, S7-1500, TIA Portal), Allen Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix), Mitsubishi, Delta, and Omron PLCs. Courses include ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, and real hardware labs.

What is Physical AI and Digital AI?

Physical AI refers to automation technologies like PLC, SCADA, HMI, Robotics, VFD, DCS, and IIoT, the systems that control physical machines and manufacturing. Digital AI refers to artificial intelligence technologies like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, GenAI, and LLMs, the intelligence layer. EDWartens trains engineers in both.

Does EDWartens provide placement assistance?

Yes. EDWartens has a 95% placement rate. The Wartens ecosystem includes Oscabe (AI recruitment platform) and 3BOX AI (AI careers platform) which actively place trained engineers in automation and AI roles globally.

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Physical AI

22 December 2025

7 min read

Factory I/O: How 3D Factory Simulation Enhances PLC Training

Learn how Factory I/O software creates realistic 3D factory simulations for PLC programming practice, conveyor systems, sorting stations, and automated warehouses.

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Factory I/O is a 3D factory simulation software that connects to real PLCs, providing a safe and cost-effective way to practice PLC programming on realistic industrial scenarios.

Why Factory I/O?

-Realistic 3D factory simulations
-Connects to real PLCs via OPC DA/UA
-Pre-built industrial scenes (sorting, pick & place, warehousing)
-Safe environment, no hardware damage risk
-Supports Siemens, Allen Bradley, and generic PLC connections

EDWartens uses Factory I/O extensively in our PLC training, combined with real hardware labs for comprehensive learning.

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