AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute MARCH 2006

1. AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute MARCH 2006

2. aerospace • automotive • chemical processing • computers • communications • electronics • health care • machine tools • and others that involve mechanical, electronics systems engineering with computer interfacing. Photocopiers Video cameras Photocopiers ABS-brake system Micropumps (Medical) Electronic fuel injection Mechatronic technology is everywhere...

3. 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)

4. Common definition: More precise... Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Electronics Mechanical Electronics Informatics Informatics How can we define Mechatronics?

5. Mechanical Electronics Informatics Mechatronics Personal and team skills • Mechatronics • is much more than a simple combination of 3 technical fields • it is a way of thinking • for which teamwork is essential • Trainingmust therefore address • technical competence • personal competence • team competence • in order to fulfill the demands placed by Mechatronics Mechatronics Mechatronics

6. Automation Pyramid - Basic • Basics: • Mathematics, • Physics, • Electricity, • Electronics

7. Automation Pyramid - Technology Training • Technologies: • Pneumatics, • Hydraulics, • Sensors, • PLC • Fieldbus • Electric Drives

8. Automation Pyramid - Automation and Mechatronics • Systems: • Commissioning • Troubleshooting • Programming • Planning • Organizing • Teamwork

9. Automation Pyramid - Factory Automation & Logistics • Processes: • Cell Controller • ERP • MES • Logistics ERP: Enterprise Resource Program MES: Manufacturing Executive Software

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 15 10 8 7 9 LAN 1 11 13 2 14 3 Training Concept E-Learning for Basic Training (from any remote site: home, school, industry) CIM System for Hands-on Training Simulation for Technology Learning 5 12 6

13. Example using one station of the system Blended Learning Scenario

14. For Distributing Station WBT Mechatronics WBT Project planning WBT Information acquisition WBT Electro-pneumatics WBT Pneumatics WBT Sensors WBT Field bus technology Mech. Assistant Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station E-Learning contents

15. For Distributing Station Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station Simulation with FluidSim

16. Distribution Station Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station Learning with Software Before Hands-on Training with the Hardware

17. For Distributing Station Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station PLC Training with COSIMIR PLC

18. Blended Learning Scenario – Example of 1 Station Hands-on Training

19. 2 1 3 Processing Single Manufacturing Multi FMS:Modular and Flexible Training System

20. Example with several MPS stations Simulation software of the MPS line Blended Learning Scenario

21. Simulation software duplicates actual factory system Blended Learning Scenario

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