Introduction to Mechatronics

Suhas Deshmukh
Assistant Professor
SIT, Lonavala

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Todays Class

What is Mechatronics ?

Various Mechatronics System.

Basic Elements of Mechatronics System

Design Concepts of Mechatronics Systems

The Mechatronics challenges.

Subject Objectives and Plans

New paradigm MEMS & NEMS

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What is Mechatronics ?

Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of mechanical

engineering (mecha for mechanisms), electronic engineering
(tronics for electronics), and software engineering. The purpose
of this interdisciplinary engineering field is the study of automata
from an engineering perspective and serves the purposes of
controlling advanced hybrid-systems such as production
systems, synergy-drives, planetary-rovers, automotive
subsystems such as anti-block system, spin-assist and every day
equipment such as autofocus cameras, video, hard disks, cdplayers, washing machines etc.

The word mechatronics was first coined by Mr. Tetsuro Moria, a

senior engineer of a Japanese company, Yaskawa, in 1969.
Mechatronics may alternatively be referred to as
electromechanical systems.

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Why Mechatronics ?

Ability to increase competitiveness of the

product through use of technology
Able to respond rapidly and effectively to
changes in market
Support and enable development of new
products (any new ideas of urs .. )
Enhance existing products.
During research of various fields.

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Mechatronics System
Electrical and
Electronics
System

Mechanical
System

Micro-controller
Computer

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Mechatronics System

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Various Mechatronics Systems

Think and Discuss

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Domains of mechatronics systems

Automotive
Aerospace
Home Appliances
Manufacturing Systems
Medical Appliances
Defence Applications
Future of mechatronics we will discuss at end

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Basic Elements of Typical Mechatronics

System cont..
Mechanical
System

Sensors

Data Acquisition
System

Actuators

Amplifying
Electronics

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Amplifying
Electronics

Data Acquisition
System

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Control System
Micro-controller or
Computer

Basic Elements of Mechatronics

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Physical Modeling

Mechanics of Solid (SOM)

Translational and Rotational Systems (KOM)
Fluid Systems
Electrical, Electromagnetic Systems
Thermal Systems
Chemical Processes
Micro-Nano Systems
Multiphysics (Combination of all or few of above)

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Signals and Systems

Response of Electronics Systems

Root Locus Methods
Frequency response methods
Digital and Analog Filters
Control, Intelligent Controls
Optimal Controls
Identification and Design Optimization

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Sensors and Actuators

Sensors

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Translational and rotational sensors

Acceleration Sensors
Force, Torque, Pressure Sensors
Flow Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Proximity / non-contact Sensors
Fiber optics
Micro-nano sensors
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Sensors and Actuators

Actuators

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Electromechanical Actuators
Motors: DC, AC and stepper motors
Piezo-electric Actuators
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators
Micro-nano actuators

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Software and DAQ Systems

Data Acquisition Systems

Transduction and measurement systems
A/D and D/A Converters
Amplifiers and Signal Conditioning
Software Engg.
Data Recording

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Computers and Logic Systems

Digital Logic
Communication System
Fault Detection
Logic System Design
Micro-processors
System Interfacing
Programming a micro-controllers
Embedded Control System

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Design Concepts of Mechatronics Systems

Purely
Mechanical System

Fully Integrated
Mechatronics System

Design Steps

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Required CAD / CAE Tools

Modeling Procedure
Real-Time Simulation
Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
Control Prototyping
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Future of Mechatronics

Advancements in applications of MEMS,

Virtual prototyping, and testing.
Smart product development.
Development of intelligent systems
Smart home appliances such as dishwashers, vacuum
cleaners, microwaves, and wireless network enabled
devices.
Advances in robot-assisted surgery,
Implantable sensors and actuators.
Mechatronic advances may include robotics,
manufacturing, spacetechnology, and transportation.

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What we learn in this subject

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Unit 1 and Unit 2

Introduction to mechatronics systems
Static and dynamic response of measurement systems
Measurement systems (Sensing & Actuation)
Unit 3 and Unit 4
System modeling (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic etc..)
System response (Bode plot, root locus, transfer function)
Control system (feed forward, feedback)
Unit 5 and Unit 6
Electronics (Op-Amps, amplifiers, signal processing)
Micro-controller (Data acquisition systems, microprocessors, PLC, and many more .)

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Lab Sessions

9 Calibration of flow meters

9 Calibration of thermocouples / RTD
9 Study of the load cells (This Week)

Vibration measurement using accelerometers

9 Displacement measurement / level measurement
9 Verification of P, P+I, P+D, P+I+D control actions
9 Study of XY position control system
9 Study of linear conveyor control system
Study of rotary table positioning system
9 Analysis of control system using software's like MATLAB /
SIMULINK
9 Development of ladder diagram / programming PLC for level control,
position control or any other mechanical engineering application
9 Study of A/D and D/A converters
9 Study of flip flop timers
9 Study of Op-Amp
Study of Data Acquisition System
9 Study of Micro-controller

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What is MEMS ? Why MEMS ?

MEMS Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems

Miniaturization of mechanical systems

Great Wall of China

Spreads over distance of
6,352 km (3,948 miles)

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Effile Tower of
Paris Structure
Height is (1058
feet)

Typical Aircraft
Length = 46 m
height = 15 m

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Typical IC chip
Size not more
than 1 and 1.5
cms

Typical Micromotor
Diameter of
rotor = 100 to
200 ms

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Definitions

MEMS :- Miniaturized device or an array of devices

combining electrical and mechanical components
Micromechanics

Micro gyroscope

Sensor:- A device that perceives useful information

from surrounding environment and provides one or
more output variable to a measuring instrument
Smart Sensor:- Intelligent integrated system have
controlled and processing electronics fabricated on
IC chip along with mechanical structure
Actuators:- Device that generate force to complete
useful function
Comb drive

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Polysilicon Electrostatic Micromotor

Micro-Mechatronics System

Prof. Mehran Mehregany,

Case Western Reserve Univ.

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Challenges in MEMS

Packaging and integration of MEMS devices

Packaging of MEMS devices and integration with ICs

Fabrication Knowledge Required
Higher resolution microdevices with true 3D structures are
needed
MEMS characterization
Need of highly sophisticated characterization devices for MEMS
structures
Understanding the physics in micro domain
Flow analysis, dynamics and vibration behavior of MEMS
structure, Material properties

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Thank you.
Next lecture tomorrow at 1.45 pm

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