Training on an equal footing with industry

Qualified young professionals are the backbone of forward-looking manufacturing companies. Consequently, many companies value practical training for young engineers. Founded in 1875, the Bad Aibling State Vocational School serves as a bridge between practical workplace experience and theoretical foundations. Following extensive investments in new machine tools and software solutions from DMG MORI, the school’s Manufacturing Technology department is able to replicate technological advancements directly in the classroom. As a long-standing partner to educational institutions, the DMG MORI Academy 2024 has put together a comprehensive program that addresses all the challenges of modern production. Using two CTX alpha 500 lathes with driven tools and two 5-axis DMU 40 machining centres, students begin learning all standard machining technologies, starting in their second year of training. In their fourth year, they gain insights into automation technology. The DMG MORI Academy supports this with a MATRIS Light and the no-code platform TULIP for creating custom applications.

Challenge

Providing industry-standard training that reflects the latest manufacturing technologies.
Preparing students for advanced machining, automation, and digitalized production environments.
Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industrial requirements.

Added Value

Hands-on experience with the same technologies used by leading manufacturing companies.
Increased student engagement through independent programming, simulation, and production.
Early exposure to future-focused topics such as automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing.

Solution

Implementation of DMG MORI machine tools, including CTX alpha 500 lathes and DMU 40 5-axis machining centres.
Integration of the MATRIS Light mobile robot and the TULIP no-code platform into training programs.
Use of modern CAD/CAM software and practical automation projects to support learning.

Results

Higher student motivation and stronger practical competencies.
Comprehensive preparation for the demands of modern production environments.
Creation of a highly qualified talent pool for regional manufacturing companies.

“State-of-the-art manufacturing technologies are essential to us for ensuring up-to-date quality in training, from 5-axis simultaneous machining to the MATRIS Light robot on our CTX alpha 500.”

From left to right: Wolfgang Kocheise (Department Head of Metal Fabrication Technology), Jürgen Ersing (Principal), Marcus Aumann (DMG MORI), Markus Schütz (Assistant Principal), Christian Buchner (Practical Metal Technology Instructor)