Introduction to Mechatronics

Catalog description

Prerequisite: IET-401A and IET-401B. Advisory: Completion of IETELMT-430 or general knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment such as hydraulic or pneumatic, as well as PLC programming. Introduction to Mechatronics provides a wide range of manufacturing topics including safety, rigging systems, basic measurements and adjustments, the fundamentals of mechanical drives, fluid power, and electrical concepts. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of machine functions, of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power and how they are used in real-world applications.