Introduction to Manufacturing Automation

Introduction to Manufacturing Automation
Sensors, actuators, robotics, part feeding and assembly, PLCs, pneumatic and hydraulic control, justifying automation.
MFG
434
 Hours3.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 2.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesCE EN 203 & MFG 230 & IT 318
 NoteIT 318 may be taken concurrently. Contact the instructor.
 TaughtFall
 ProgramsContaining MFG 434
Course Outcomes

Automation System and Process Design

Select appropriate automation processes and equipment

Creativity & Problem Solving, Materials, Science, and Experi

Assess the impact of part variation on production

Best Practices, Science, Competitiveness and Creativity and

Apply Design-for-Assembly principles to manufactured parts

Leadership and Communication

Communicate effectively through technical reports