|  MECHATRONICS
AN OVERVIEW
Our
next phase project on mechatronics has been
approved from government of germany.The project
will commence from mid- 2004.Under this facilities
CRISP would set up labs to offer training and
consultancy in Mechatronics.The present commercial
environment is putting more demands on industries
to rationalize their operations and to adopt
best practices for improving productivity and
therefore industries are now looking towards
integrated automation solutions on technology
front.
Modern
automation technologies are becoming more complex
and more sophisticated due to increasing interaction
of mechanical systems,control technology,electrical
systems ,computer and information technology.In
order to properly operate and maintain the systems
there is a demand of engineeres and technicians
whose skill and knowledge make them capable
of operating and communicating across different
engineering disciplines and,by doing so,provides
a link between those with more specialised skill.The
industry makes engineers who have independent
capability,multiple skills and cross system
know-how to comprhend and tackle industrial
problems.
One
can get this multiskill advantage by an appropriate
training in Mechatronics.
The
word "Mechatronics" comes from a combination
of Mechanical and electronics.It refers to a
mutli-disciplined integrated approach in order
to enhance productivity.
An
acceptable explanation of the term Mechatronics
is the intelligent integration of Mechanical
engineerin with electronics Instrumentation
and computer control in industrial automation
to give improved performance and better value
fro money.
Typical
Competencies requires in Mechatronics Engineer
Applying
skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering
,electrical engineering,control technology and
information technology,combined with positive
attitude.The systematic approach for training
in Mechatronics will develop the skills to handle
the job independently and with responsibility.It
will also develop the skills to work in team
effectively thus enhancing the co-operation
and communication with other members and to
organise and implement the projects succesfully.A
good Mechatronics engineers should posses strong
and technical skills and be able to :
- Install mechanical
components & assemblies of automation
systems
- Install electrical/electronics
components and sub-assemblies
- Integrate
& test electrical,pneumatics and hydraulics
control systems.
- Measure ,test
and modify system parameters
- Program the
Mechatronics systems
- Install,commision
and operate the integrated systems
- Carry out
troubleshooting,repair and maintenance of
integrated systems
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