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Schubert opened the new Training Centre at its main site in Crailsheim at the end of 2022. And a great deal has been achieved since then. The existing training portfolio was scrutinised and revised in view of responding even better to the specific requirements of customers and employees. In doing so, Schubert developed new formats and content and designed a series of online training courses in addition to the face-to-face courses. Schubert is currently supplementing its offering with a recently developed digital learning platform. Personnel capacities have also been increased to enable the far-reaching program to be run continuously. What was lacking, however, was a new training machine. Sarah Busch, head of customer training at Gerhard Schubert, explains: “Our training concept is based on a well-balanced mix of traditional and digital learning content. Interactive courses and explanatory videos are a great way of understanding and familiarising yourself with certain topics, but some subjects are easier to learn when you are standing right at the machine with a trainer and a small team, and you have the opportunity to get hands-on and try things out. As our previous training machines were always fully booked, we decided to invest in a further model.” 

From format changeover to troubleshooting – learning on the current model

Typical exercises that are carried out on the new and previous packaging machines include standard activities such as referencing the robots, selecting new programs on the control panel, as well as relevant checks, maintenance, recognising and rectifying error messages and troubleshooting. The training also covers the various system components of the training machine, which is at the cutting edge of technology. From the Transmodul to the F2 and T5 robots to the 3D scanner, the aim is to build up important knowledge. Sarah Busch adds: “The training courses are very popular with both our employees and customers. With our new training machine, we can expand our capacities and offer significantly more training courses. Our customers and employees benefit from a practical training experience, which ultimately benefits everyone in their day-to-day work.”

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Sarah Busch, Head of Customer Trainings at Gerhard Schubert, explains: “We aim to provide our customers with all the professional support they need to get the most out of their packaging lines. With this in mind, we are increasing our investment in new training concepts – with a mix of traditional and digital learning content.” The new digital learning platform is called Schubert Learning Space. The packaging machine manufacturer is currently testing its preliminary content in collaboration with customers and will be introducing it in 2024. It will feature interactive courses aimed at customers’ specialists as well as Schubert’s own employees.

Accessible on-demand learning modules for operating personnel

Schubert will also be offering comprehensive learning modules specifically for machine operators. Especially in this area it is challenging for manufacturing companies to hire, train and retain good employees. The very diverse levels of technical expertise and language skills represent one of the most common obstacles. “This is why we are developing a learning concept with pre-produced, highly accessible content – i.e. with plenty of images, animations and videos that can be understood with as little language as possible,” reports Sarah Busch. This content will be available on demand and can be activated by the production heads themselves for staff training as needed. “Our customers will benefit from flexibility and autonomy when it comes to training their staff,” adds Busch.

A larger team and a new training machine boost capacities

Schubert is currently realigning itself internally to expand its training capacities and simplify the process of handling training courses. In a few weeks, another state-of-the-art training machine will be installed at the training centre. “The training team has grown considerably,” says Sarah Busch, “Two of our colleagues are now in charge of designing and developing new training formats, and we have a central administrative office that handles all customer support and course organisation at the training centre.”

Training designed to achieve enhanced production availability

In 2024, customers will benefit from digital learning content as well as from more courses and more quickly available training dates. The modular design of Schubert machines is a real advantage for the training concept, as the standardised components – such as the pick & place robots or the Transmodul – function in virtually the same way in every system. “Nevertheless, our trainers prepare themselves conscientiously for specific customer machines and they prioritise certain topics for the training sessions based on this preparation,” highlights Sarah Busch. The value of well-trained personnel should never be overestimated. Ultimately, any issues and unplanned downtime in production can be prevented over the long term. And this increases system availability and efficiency – making training measures an absolutely worthwhile investment.

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