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Amatrol's
University
Mechatronics
Program
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Mechatronics encourages innovation at a whole new level! |
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Modern industry relies on highly complex production systems to produce high-quality, economical products for an ever demanding world. Mechatronics teaches the systems thinking required to effectively operate, program, and problem solve in this complex environment. With the rapid proliferation of automation technology, mechatronics has become one of the fastest growing technical education programs in the world. Many technologies are integrated to make these sophisticated production systems:
. Mechanical
. Electrical
. Electronics
. Software
Amatrol's 870 Mechatronics Learning System teaches students a broad array of job-ready skills in integrating technologies. Students work together in a team environment to make the whole process work. Seven stations make up a complete flexible manufacturing system. Each station is a small mechatronics system in itself with multiple, integrated technologies that can be used stand-alone or in various combinations, creating unlimited project capability. The 870 Learning System is compact, enabling it to fit into almost any teaching facility. Whether using one station or many, Amatrol's Mechatronics Learning System is the ultimate team project!
Amatrol's Mechatronics Program will quickly bring your Mechatronics program online with the teaching tools you need to get the job done: extensive curriculum in both print-based and CDROM formats, high quality industrial hands-on training equipment, teacher guides, computerized classroom assessment system, installation, on-going service and support, and teacher training.
Amatrol's Mechatronics Program is also unique because it offers:
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Learning
System
Topics
Mechanical
Drives
Fluid
Power
Servo
Control
Electrical
Motor
Control
Electronic
Drives
Programmable
Controllers
Process
Control
CNC
Machine
Troubleshooting
Robotics
CNC
Machine
Programming
Computer-Aided
Design
(CAD)
Computer-Aided
Manufacturing
(CAM)
Computer
Integrated
Manufacturing
(CIM)
Individual Station Detail:
Station 1 - Pick and Place Feeding
Station 2 - Gauging
Station 3 - Orientation Processing
Station 4 - Sorting / Buffering
Station 5 - Servo Robotic Assembly
Station 6 - Torque Assembly
Station 7 - Inventory Storage |
 Industrial Components and Safety
Amatrol's Mechatronics Learning System uses off-the-shelf industry standard components typical of what learners will see in industry. Recreating the industrial environment in the classroom helps make students job-ready by building skills using the equipment they will find in the workplace. Industrial methods and components combine so that students learn to do tasks they will perform on the job.
Safety in an industrial setting is critical. The 870 Mechatronics System teaches students standard industrial practices and methods that support a safe workplace. Emergency stop circuits meet industrial standards as does the real world operator panel. Students learn the importance of lockout / tagout and procedures for correct machine start-up, shut-down, and emergency stop operation.
Wide Array of Advanced Technology
Amatrol’s Mechatronics System covers a broad array of applications across a balance of mechanical, electrical, electronics, fluid power and software to enable students to work effectively in virtually any industrial setting. The 870 Mechatronics system includes 8 types of electronic sensors, 3 types of electrical motors, 4 types of pneumatic actuators and 20 different mechanical power transmission components.
Real Product Production
The 870 Mechatronics Learning System teaches students how to manufacture industrial quality working directional control valves. They develop skills needed to enable processes to work together such as making precision physical adjustments. Modern industry leverages technology so that one set of equipment can make many products. Amatrol's Mechatronics System brings industrial realism to the classroom by allowing students to program it to assemble a minimum of four different variations of the valve.
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Individualized
and
Group
Learning
Formats
Amatrol’s
learning
activity
packet
(LAP)
design
gives
instructors
the
flexibility
to
teach
students
using
either
a
self-directed
or
traditional
lecture-lab
format.
The
LAP
design
allows
labs
to
be
implemented
with
a
minimum
of
preparation.
Multimedia
and
Printed
Curriculum
Formats
Amatrol curriculum is well known for its breadth and depth of industry-relevant skills. Amatrol's unique curriculum approach uses a task-based design where theory and hands-on activities are structured around industry relevant tasks that enable students to develop job-ready skills. The curriculum easily supports either traditional lecture-lab format or individualized learning so students can learn at their own pace.
The 870 Mechatronics Learning System boasts a robust 10 Learning Activity Packets (LAPs). The first two LAPs concentrate on skills core to all stations: an introduction to mechatronics, systems concepts, safety, machine operation, sensors, pneumatic pick & place, and electrical pick & place. Integration skills across multiple stations as well as skills specific to an individual station are covered in the balance. Overall system skills include discrete I/O handshaking, system start-up / halt, system stop / reset, and FMS programming.
All stations teach operation, sequencing and programming skills. Stations can be easily moved apart to function as individual workstations by releasing two quick connects and one plug-in cable. Stations can also be mixed and matched, enabling instructors to build and change the system as budgets allow or needs change. Many station combinations are available to support your needs.
Automated
Lab
Results
Amatrol’s
SkillPro Advantage
software
makes
documentation
of
lab
results
an
easy
task
for
teachers
with
a
computerized
data
collection
system
and
powerful
reporting
tools.
Amatrol's
Mechatronics
Program
Contents
- Learning
Systems-These
systems
include
hands-on
stations
with
industrial
quality
software
and
equipment
to
provide
learning
in
mechatronics
topics.
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Printed
Curriculum-
Each
learning
system
includes
a
printed
curriculum
in
an
individualized,
layered,
task-based
format.
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Interactive
Multimedia
Curriculum-
Various
learning
systems
are
available
with
an
optional
interactive
multimedia
version
of
the
printed
curriculum
to
enhance
student
learning
and
motivation.
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Electronic
Assessment
System-
The
optional
Amatrol
SkillPro Advantage
software
automatically
collects
student
assessment
results
and
organizes
them
in
useful
reporting
formats.
- Teacher
Training
Services-
Amatrol
provides
tuition-free
teacher
training
for
initial
and
on-going
professional
development
of
teachers
involved
in
the
Mechatronics
Program.
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Service
and
Support
Services-
Amatrol
service
and
support
are
second
to
none
with
free
hotline
support
and
local
service
technicians.
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