Explore Mechatronics

Highlights

Design an automated order-fulfillment mechatronics system
Use FluidSIM software to create electropneumatic circuits
Design innovative solutions to real-world problems, challenges, and needs

Course details

The purpose of the STEM Exploring Mechatronics course is to provide learners the opportunity to explore automation technology and the mechatronic systems essential for efficient manufacturing. Students will be challenged to design an automated system by taking on the role of a mechatronics engineer. They must adhere to the specifications and constraints given and explore the interaction between mechanics, electrical engineering, electronics, and computer engineering disciplines to develop task-handling systems that help speed up time-consuming processes or processes that are unsafe for a human to perform.

Upon completion of the STEM Exploring Mechatronics course, students will be able to:

Identify the function of a pneumatic system
Explain the purpose of the Stacking Magazine, Conveyor, and Handling stations
Identify the components of the Stacking Magazine, Conveyor, and Handling stations
Explain the functionality of pneumatic and electrical components
Identify the elements of electropneumatic systems
Navigate FluidSIM
Create and simulate electropneumatic circuits
Identify the structure of a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Analyze logic circuits
Develop sequence programs
Run control programs using MecLab
Apply the engineering design process

STEM Connections

Sience, Technology, Engineering, Math

Science

Pneumatics
Physics
Boyle’s Law
Electromagnets
Electric current
Voltage
Electronics
Energy conversion
Electropneumatics
Mechanics

Technology

Mechatronics stations
Sensors and Motors
Transducers
Solenoids
Switches and Relays

Engineering

Programmable logic circuits
Electronic circuits
Pneumatic circuits
Electropneumatic circuits
Engineering design process
Schematic diagrams

Math

Units of measure
Algebra
Proportionality
Ladder logic
Truth tables
Boolean algebra

Course Material

Equipment and Supplies

Multimedia Presentation
Stacking Magazine station
Conveyor station
Handling station
Compressor
3x EasyPort mini
3x Power supply
Workpieces
Tools
Screw set
FluidSim v. 4.5

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Discover: MecLab

The purpose of MecLab is to provide students with practical and theoretical information about automation technology.

It consists of three independent systems which can be combined or used independently and spark students' interest in scientific thinking. MecLab gives an insight into one of the most important areas of application for automation technology: production engineering.

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