AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute

MARCH 2006

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Mechatronic technology is everywhere...

Video cameras

aerospace automotive Photocopiers chemical processing computers ABS-brake communications system electronics health care machine tools and others that involve mechanical, electronics systems engineering with computer interfacing.

Photocopiers

Micropumps (Medical)

Electronic fuel injection

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Mechatronic Systems
Definition of Mechatronics

Mechatronics is often defined as a way of thinking or method and not as a technology:

"Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and processes"
(From "Mechatronics, Electronics in products and processes" Bradley, Dawson et. al, Chapman and Hall Verlag, London 1991)

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How can we define Mechatronics?

Common definition: More precise...

Mechanical Engineerin g

Electronic s

Mechatronics
Mechanical Electronics

Informatics

Informatic s

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Mechatronics is much more than a simple combination of 3 technical fields it is a way of thinking for which teamwork is essential Training must therefore address technical competence personal competence team competence
Mechatronics
Personal and team skills

Mechatronics
Mechatronics Mechanical Electronics Informatics

in order to fulfill the demands placed by Mechatronics

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Automation Pyramid - Basic

Basics: Mathematics, Physics, Electricity, Electronics

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Automation Pyramid - Technology Training

Technologies: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Sensors, PLC Fieldbus Electric Drives

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Automation Pyramid - Automation and Mechatronics

Systems: Commissioning Troubleshooting Programming Planning Organizing Teamwork

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Automation Pyramid - Factory Automation & Logistics

Processes: Cell Controller ERP MES Logistics

ERP: Enterprise Resource Program MES: Manufacturing Executive Software

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Bridge the Gap between Virtual and Reality

Simulate actual machine operation while guaranteeing safety of students and equipment. Troubleshooting mode allows the instructor to introduce faults and track student progress as they repair the machines.

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Turn your Machining program into a Manufacturing Facility

Show how modern factories use CNC machines to make parts Teach automated assembly procedures Incorporate logistic control and order processing

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Training Concept

E-Learning for Basic Training (from any remote site: home, school, industry)

CIM System for Hands-on Training

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Simulation for Technology Learning

LAN

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Blended Learning Scenario

Example using one station of the system

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Blended Learning Scenario Example of 1 Station

E-Learning contents For Distributing Station
WBT Mechatronics WBT Project planning WBT Information acquisition

WBT Electropneumatics

WBT Pneumatics

WBT Sensors

WBT Field bus technology

Mech. Assistant

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Blended Learning Scenario Example of 1 Station

Simulation with FluidSim For Distributing Station

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Blended Learning Scenario Example of 1 Station

Learning with Software Before Hands-on Training with the Hardware
Distribution Station

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Blended Learning Scenario Example of 1 Station

PLC Training with COSIMIR PLC For Distributing Station

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Blended Learning Scenario Example of 1 Station

Hands-on Training

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Multi FMS: Modular and Flexible Training System

3 Manufacturing 2 Processing

1 Single

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Blended Learning Scenario

Example with several MPS stations Simulation software of the MPS line

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Blended Learning Scenario

Simulation software duplicates actual factory system

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Please visit our website:

www.festo.com/didactic

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