Hands-On PLC Training: Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Reality
1:1 student-to-trainer ratio. Instruction from real-world integrators. Our Roanoke, VA labs are built for technicians who need to stop guessing and start fixing.
Why Train With TW Controls?
True Hands-On Proficiency: You learn with your hands, not a projector. Every student gets a dedicated, fully-equipped industrial trainer—zero sharing, zero waiting for your turn.
Real Factory Hardware: Forget simulations and banana plugs. You work on the exact components, PLCs, and wiring standards you face on the factory floor every day.
Learn from Active Integrators: Our instructors are currently in the field solving real issues. We don’t just read manuals; we teach you how to cut downtime and get machines running faster.
Not sure if you’re ready to bridge the gap between theory and reality? Check out Tim Wilborne’s YouTube channel to see the exact troubleshooting methodologies and decades of shop-floor experience that you will be learning firsthand in our labs.
Training in Roanoke: Simplified
Convenient Access: We are minutes from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), making travel straightforward.
Lodging Made Easy: Our facility is surrounded by highly-rated hotels within a 5-10 minute drive.
Student Arrival Guide: Once you register, we provide a complete guide with our local recommendations to take the stress out of your planning.
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