1. Mechatronics

2. Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne, IN 3800 N. Anthony Blvd.
Mechatronics
Bob Parker – Instructor – Industrial Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, IN
3800 N. Anthony Blvd.

3. 14 Regions Statewide School of Technology Advanced Manufacturing
Industrial Technology

4. Mechatronics
American manufacturers are becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems.
These integrated systems use electronics, sensors, motor drives, mechanical drives, robotics, PLCs, and software.
It is critical that companies be able to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-tech equipment.

5. Project Learning Concepts incorporated Design Installation / Assembly
Electrical
Hydraulic
Pneumatic
PLC programming
Critical thinking
Troubleshooting

6. High-Tech Equipment Robotics Servo drives Vision Sensors Actuators
Networking
PLC’s

7. CIM - Integration

8. Project Learning

9. PLC’s were introduced to replace relay logic.
They are used to control the process of many industrial machines.
They are multifunctional, can control process, add, subtract, control time and incorporate safety features as well.
Used extensively in industry for controlling several types of machinery. Presses, Conveyors, Mixing Machines, Ovens, and even Lighting.

10. PLC’s were introduced to replace relay logic.
They are used to control the process of many industrial machines.
They are multifunctional, can control process, add, subtract, control time and incorporate safety features as well.
Used extensively in industry for controlling several types of machinery. Presses, Conveyors, Mixing Machines, Ovens, and even Lighting.

11. PLC’s were introduced to replace relay logic.
They are used to control the process of many industrial machines.
They are multifunctional, can control process, add, subtract, control time and incorporate safety features as well.
Used extensively in industry for controlling several types of machinery. Presses, Conveyors, Mixing Machines, Ovens, and even Lighting.

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