Food Technology Students Explore Industrial Engineering Laboratories through Industry 4.0 Learning Visit at BINUS University Syahdan Campus

On Friday, April 10, 2026, Food Technology students from BINUS University conducted a laboratory visit to the Industrial Engineering Department as part of the Industry 4.0 course. The activity was held at Syahdan Campus and various Industrial Engineering laboratories, and aimed to provide students with practical exposure to various industrial engineering laboratories that support the understanding of modern manufacturing systems and digital transformation.

The activity began with the students gathering at the Creative Space, Syahdan Campus, where they received an introductory briefing regarding the flow of activities and the division of groups into several shifts. This arrangement was conducted to ensure that each group could effectively explore all laboratory areas with sufficient explanation and interaction.

After the briefing, students were guided to the laboratory areas in shifts. The first visit was conducted in the Manufacturing Process Laboratory located in the KDA Room. In this laboratory, students were introduced to manufacturing systems and observed industrial equipment such as CNC Milling machines. The explanation focused on machining processes and their role in modern manufacturing within the Industry 4.0 framework.

The visit continued to the Human Integrated System Laboratory located in HD06, also known as the Ergonomics Laboratory. In this session, students learned about human factors engineering and ergonomics, focusing on how human capabilities and limitations are considered in designing efficient and safe industrial systems.

Next, students visited the Digital Industry Laboratory, where they were introduced to smart manufacturing concepts and industrial automation systems. In this laboratory, the Rexroth system was demonstrated, providing insights into how digital technologies are integrated into modern industrial operations.

The final session was conducted in the Computer Laboratory, where students participated in hands-on practice using ARENA Simulation Software. Students were guided to develop and analyze simulation models to understand industrial system performance and decision-making processes.

This laboratory visit provided Food Technology students with a valuable interdisciplinary learning experience by bridging theoretical concepts from the Industry 4.0 course with real industrial engineering applications. Through direct exposure to manufacturing systems, ergonomics, digital industry technologies, and simulation software, students gained a broader understanding of how Industry 4.0 is implemented in real-world industrial environments. The activity successfully enhanced students’ analytical perspective and strengthened their awareness of the integration between food technology and industrial engineering systems in modern industry.