The Impact and Outcomes of a VR Digital Plant for Enhanced Experiential Education across Academic Levels: Fostering High-Value Industry Competencies

RV Duck Toys" is a digital and virtual reality (VR) factory that allows students to access and experiment 24/7 inside a manufacturing plant, without the associated risks and with the possibility of operating some parameters of machines available, take data and observe the production process. This paper aims to share the benefits and results of the use of this digital and VR plant in a "learn by doing" learning strategy, where students can experience in a digital environment a setting that resembles a real plant.