The first 4days of Eclipse 4diac Winter School took place from February 10–14, 2025, at Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. This page documents the 2025 edition. For upcoming editions, visit the 4days of Eclipse 4diac Winter School overview.
About the 2025 Winter School
The first 4days of Eclipse 4diac Winter School offered an in-depth exploration of IEC 61499, Eclipse 4diac, and open-source industrial automation. Designed for newcomers and experienced users alike, the event combined introductory and advanced topics with practical experience.
Following our guiding principle of “no theory without hands-on experience,” lectures and presentations were complemented by hands-on workshops, allowing participants to immediately apply what they had learned.
The Winter School was also open to students, who could earn 3 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits upon successful completion.
2025 Program Overview
The program covered a broad range of topics, from IEC 61499 fundamentals and Eclipse 4diac development to industrial applications and open-source software.
The detailed program provides the complete schedule of sessions and workshops.
Eclipse 4diac and IEC 61499
- 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.
Industry Applications and Related Technologies
- 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 Topics
- 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.
