Experimenting with Industrial Automation

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In partnership with Schneider Electric, we present Experimenting with Industrial Automation.

Industrial Automation uses electrical, electronic, and mechanical components to automate industrial processes and machinery. This spans painting, cutting, drilling, material handling, packaging, testing, etc.

In this competition, participants will receive an extensive kit of components from Schneider Electric. They will use the kit to explore, showcase, and experiment with components in industrial automation systems.


Who Can Join?

Any element14 member. Click here to read the FAQs. You need to submit an application entry form by the enrollment due date (see Timeline Table). If you are not an element14 Community member, please join here.

The Prizes

Prize Prize Category

Grand Prize Winner

Grand Prize

Approximate Value $1220 USD*

  • Multicomp Pro MP750290 Waveform Generator
  • Multicomp Pro MP740131 Rework Station

Runner Up

Runner Up

Approximate Value $654 USD*

  • Multicomp Pro MP730027 Bench Top Digital Multimeter or MP730027 Bench Digital Multimeter
  • Seeed Studio 110061362 Developer Kit

3rd Prize

Finisher prize

Approximate Value $241 USD*

  • Seeed Studio 110061362 Developer Kit
*Or local equivalent

The Kit

A maximum of 5 FREE kits will be offered depending on qualified applicants. To be eligible to receive a kit, you must submit an application by the enrollment deadline (See to Timeline Table).

Product Description Buy Kit
ABLM1A24025 Power Supply Buy Now
TM251MESE PLC Buy Now
HMIST6200 HMI Buy Now
ZBRA1 Signal repeater Buy Now
ZBRA2 External antenna Buy Now
ZBRT2 Transmitter Module Buy Now
ZB5AZ009 Collar Buy Now
ZB5AK1233 Wireless Selector Switch Buy Now
ZB5AW333 Push button Buy Now
ZBRN2 Modbus Hub Buy Now
ZBRRH 4 PNP Outputs To be shipped
ZBRV1 Visual Feedback Module 3 in stock
782XBXM4L-24D Power Relay Buy Now
70-782D8-1A Relay Socket Buy Now

Note: The challenge kit does not provide everything that will be needed for this competition. The challenger will need to have the resources and equipment, as well as other minor parts to build their testing systems. Kit is valued approximately at $3,000.

The Dates

Project Phases Dates
Application Period 14th November 2023
Application Deadline 22nd December 2023
Applicants Selected 5th January 2024
Extra Credit Blogs Due 12th March 2024
Final Summary Blog Due 14th March 2024
Winners Announced March 2024
Prizes Shipped March 2024

Technical Resources

Blog Requirements, FAQs, & Judging

The final, detailed, summary blog is the only requirement to successfully finish this program. However, a participant can earn extra points by publishing up to 5 extra credit blogs. Click the following link to read how these 5 blogs will be individually scored. More Information.

The Challengers

track your progress and see how you compare to other participants via the following table:

Final Results Blog Extra Credit
Blog 1
Extra Credit
Blog 2
Extra Credit
Blog 3
Extra Credit
Blog 4
Extra Credit
Blog 5
Total Points
embeddedguy - Overhead tank monitoring for smart home/industry
215.5 48 46 60 64 0 433.5 (3rd Prize)
kmikemoo - Training Bay Ventilation Automation
228.5 51 39 53 52 63 486.5 (Grand Prize)
pandoramc - Academic Automation Conveyor for industrial Processes
170 52 56 72 60 59 469 (Runner Up Prize)
rahulkhanna - Smart Factory Automation System
0 45 54 48 0 0 147
rsc - Water Tunnel Controller Upgrade **
0 38 0 0 0 0

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Where to Ask Questions?

For any general or technical questions about the competition, please post a comment on this page. It is monitored by element14.

Bookmarking this page is a good way to keep up-to-date with the competition.

The Terms

Please read the full terms and conditions attached below.

About Schneider Electric

Our purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software, and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive, and Empowered values. http://se.com

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