Experience Industial Automation: System Integrator
Apply the theory in hands-on projects by using real Industrial Robots, PLC's and SCADA. You'll implement processes by integrating sensors, actuators, PLC’s, vision, robots and SCADA. Having all working together. For the main project you'll develop and implement a real factory for an assembly line in which you decide on the processesses, assembly order and communication patterns.
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- Code
MI1173
- Start
September
- Type
Fulltime
- Language
English
- Max number of students
32
- Location
Enschede
- Minor Type
B: Available for some HBO courses
- Audience
Saxion student, Non-Saxion student
Course content
As a system integrator you will have to get machines commissioned. That means you will have to be able to analyze processes, define interfaces between parts of the process and automation layers, and advise the customer and other stakeholders about different solutions.
This means that you will work in a broad technical environment where you can have very different implementations for similar problems. We have tried to boil this down to 4 terms, The process, The information, Communication and Components. Our lessons will take these 4 terms into account when trying to teach you how to decide on which implementation suits your problem best.
Next to the theoretical approach you will learn how to integrate components and systems, create and implement a working factory on 8 real industrial robot setups, draw conclusions about the result and advise about improvements for an automated process.
This minor is a real hands-on minor where we focus on implementing theory in practical skills. We expect you to (learn to) use tools, connect hardware and dive into learning new things.
Less talking and theorizing and more doing!
Three theoretical modules in this minor of 5 EC each will provide theoretical background that we'll be using for creating and implementing a factory in the Project Industrial Integration of 15 EC.
- Robotic Systems and Peripherals (5 EC)
- Connectivity (5 EC)
- Process and Programming (5 EC)
- Project Industrial Integration(15 EC)
Activities
- Selection & dimensioning of actuators
- The selection and use of sensors
- Use of vision hardware in an industrial automation context
- Analyzing and improvement of production processes
- PLC/Robot programming and its connectivity to other systemsImplementing an Industrial AutomatioThin system
- Mechanical Engineering
- Werktuigbouwkunde
- Mechatronics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Technische Informatica
- Applied Computer Science
- Applied Physics
- Technische natuurkunde
- HBO-ICT
- Automotive Engineering
- Autotechniek
If you have a different educational background, a consultation with the Minor Coordinator will be necessary.
You need to have your Propedeuse and 45 EC’s in your second year to be able to apply for this minor.
It is important that you have knowledge on programming principles (at least successfully finished one course) and know how to work in a (self steering) project team. You need to have a decent laptop and can connect standard UTP network cables (on your laptop or via an adapter). Your mentality and enthousiasm is a very important factor for success. If you come from a purely theoretical education, then you will have to roll up your sleeves and get practical.
Why this minor?
The combination of the increase of information technology and continuous improvement of efficiency has given rise to the need of automating physical processes. The use of information in machines and factories results in more complex production processes (high mix, low volume). Therefor the knowledge on how to connect machines and systems, analyze processes, choose technology and the ability to implement the most suitable solutions has become complex, important and a highly valued skill.
A combination of reports, assessments and practical assignments
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