The VLF4EU – Virtual Learning Factory for Europe project was present at the BIEMH – Bienal Internacional de Máquina-Herramienta, held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, where partners showcased elements of the project’s Virtual Learning Factory (VLF) infrastructure.
At the VLF4EU stand, visitors were able to explore an immersive digital twin (DT) of a UR industrial robot, connected to a simulated industrial cell representing a real manufacturing process. The demonstration illustrated how digital twins, immersive environments, and virtual training systems can support practical learning experiences for students and professionals in advanced manufacturing.
The showcase aimed to demonstrate how the VLF4EU infrastructure can enable hands-on training in digitalised production environments, allowing learners to interact with industrial equipment, simulate processes, and understand the integration of robotics and automation within modern factories.
The BIEMH exhibition proved to be an excellent opportunity to engage with both industry and education stakeholders. The event attracted more than 39,000 international professionals, as well as 4,128 students from 92 educational centres across Spain and 504 teachers, highlighting the strong interest in advanced manufacturing skills and technologies.
Thanks to the organisation of student visits by AFM Cluster, the VLF4EU stand welcomed at least 120 students per day, many of whom were able to experience the virtual learning factory demonstration and learn about how immersive digital technologies can support the future of vocational education and training.
