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AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

@

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

MARCH 2006

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

Electronic fuel injection

Photocopiers

ABS-brake system

Micropumps (Medical)

Video cameras

Photocopiers

Mechatronic technology is everywhere...

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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?

MechanicalEngineering

Electronics

Informatics

Common definition:

MechanicalElectronics

Informatics

Mechatronics

More precise...

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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

in order to fulfill the demands placed by Mechatronics

MechatronicsMechatronicsMechanicalElectronics

Informatics

Personal and team skills

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

CIM System for Hands-on Training

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LAN

Simulation for Technology Learning

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

industry)

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Blended Learning Scenario

Example using one station of the system

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WBT Mechatronics

Mech. Assistant

WBT Project planning

WBT Information acquisition

WBT Pneumatics

WBT Electro-pneumatics

WBT Field bus technology

WBT Sensors

Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station

E-Learning contentsFor Distributing Station

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Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station

Simulation with FluidSimFor Distributing Station

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Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station

DistributionStation

Learning with SoftwareBefore Hands-on Training with the Hardware

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Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station

PLC Training with COSIMIR PLCFor 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

2Processing

1 Single

3Manufacturing

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Blended Learning Scenario

Example with several MPS stationsSimulation software of the MPS line

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Blended Learning Scenario

Simulation software duplicates actual factory system

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