The DL FACTORY-BUILDER is a simulation software that enables professors and students to build production lines, using conveyors, machines, robots and several other equipment, as well as sensors, transducers and actuators.
That means:
the professor has infinite possibilities of project proposals
the student has several ways to design the solution
the student can develop a PLC software using TIA Portal, Codesys or other tool that is a Modbus TCP Master