What are your plans for this winter? Skiing, baking cookies, or maybe a sleigh ride? Whatever you are considering, we have a recommendation for you: Choose a winter powered by 4diac!

We are excited to announce that the LIT Cyber-Physical Systems Lab will be hosting the Eclipse 4diac Winter School from February 11–14, 2025, in Linz, Austria. This event is organized by Bianca Wiesmayr, Lisa Sonnleithner, and Alois Zoitl.

What to expect?

This winter school offers an in-depth exploration of IEC 61499 and Eclipse 4diac. Whether you are a newcomer eager to learn or a seasoned user looking to deepen your knowledge, this event is designed for every one of you.

At the Eclipse 4diac Winter School, we believe in "no theory without hands-on experience." Thus, every session will be paired with practical workshops, allowing participants to immediately apply what they have learned in real-world scenarios.

Preliminary Program Overview:

Classical Eclipse 4diac and IEC 61499 Topics:

• Developing IEC 61499 Solutions: Learn the fundamentals of developing IEC 61499 automation solutions using Eclipse 4diac.
• Advanced Concepts of IEC 61499: Dive into advanced features and methodologies for creating more complex and larger systems.
• Fixing Your First Bug in Eclipse 4diac: A step-by-step guide to help new contributors get started with fixing bugs.
• Extending 4diac IDE: Customize and extend the Eclipse 4diac IDE to suit your specific project needs.
• Extending 4diac FORTE: Learn how to enhance and expand the capabilities of 4diac FORTE, the runtime environment for IEC 61499 applications.
• Quick & Easy Management of 4diac FORTE Builds with FBE: Simplify your 4diac FORTE builds and manage dependencies effortlessly using FBE.
• Connecting Eclipse 4diac to Factory IO: A practical session on connecting 4diac FORTE with Factory IO for simulation and testing.

New and Industry-Related Topics:

• Programming UAO-based Devices with 4diac IDE: Explore how to program UAO-based devices using the 4diac IDE.
• Industry Usage Reports: Hear directly from industry users about how they apply Eclipse 4diac in real-world settings.
• Introduction to OPC UA: Learn the basics of OPC UA and how it can be used in conjunction with Eclipse 4diac to enhance industrial communication.

Broader Open Source Discussions:

• Women in Open Source: A session dedicated to promoting diversity and the inclusion of women in open-source communities.
• Open Source: From Revolutionary Idea to Mainstream: A session from the Eclipse Foundation on the evolution and impact of open-source software over the years and how to get involved in an open source project.

Registration Information

We will announce the amount of the small registration fee soon – it will cover the material costs involved in organizing the event. Additionally, we will provide details on the registration process.

Mark your calendars and join us for an engaging winter of learning, coding, and networking!