Mechatronic Systems

This course provides students with a systems-level overview of mechatronic systems and how they are integrated into today’s highly automated manufacturing environments. Topics include equipment safety, power distribution, pneumatics, controller I/O, SCADA networks, HMI programming, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). Students learn and practice systematic troubleshooting, problem solving, and preventive and corrective maintenance. Classroom material is reinforced by lab activities using a highly automated manufacturing system and other mechatronic systems.