Mechatronics

Mechatronics is the big-strange word that covers so much. The marriage of mechanical, electrical, computer and software skills in order to work with smart technologies, TOOLKIT prepares students for various career pathways within the ever-changing landscape of Mechatronics.

Students learn integrated systems that combine electrical technologies with mechanical technologies and computer programming for real-world skills that directly relate to modern jobs in manufacturing and automation.

Mechatronics sits at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing, and is built on the idea of creating simpler and smarter systems. Toolkit provides the training systems that empower mechatronics technicians and specialists with the skill sets to thrive in contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industries.

Electro-mechanical technologists and technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuitry. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, and/or electromechanical equipment.

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians typically do the following:

  • Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a machine or a piece of equipment
  • Verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments
  • Operate metalworking machines to make housings, fittings, and fixtures
  • Inspect parts for surface defects
  • Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies
  • Use instruments to test the performance of electromechanical assemblies
  • Use soldering equipment and hand tools to install electronic parts and hardware
  • Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment
  • Analyze and record test results

They install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems in industrial settings, and also test, operate, and/or maintain robotic equipment at worksites. This equipment may include unmanned submarines, aircraft, or similar types of equipment for uses that include oil drilling, deep-ocean exploration, or hazardous-waste removal.

They average pay for someone with these skills is over $61,040.00.

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  • SMC Flexible Manufacturing System – Industry 4.0

    The best just got better with this incredible training from SMC! SMC’s FMS-200 Special Edition Industry 4.0 takes the most popular industrial advanced mechatronics training system on the market for mechatronics and industrial troubleshooting training and combines it with advanced Industry 4.0 technologies for real-world, skills-driven training.

    The SMC Flexible Manufacturing System is used by countless companies and schools across the globe for real industry training.

  • SMC Flexible Assembly System FAS-200

    SMC’s FAS-200 Flexible Assembly System is a tried-and-true industrial training system for automation, advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and industrial technology students. Featuring all industrial components and technologies from industry leading manufacturers, the FAS-200 exposes students to industry’s most common technologies with hands-on skills development in pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, robotics, troubleshooting, and more!

    Customize your modular training system with your choice of Stations, PLCs, Robots, and More!

  • Highly Automated Training System HAS-200

    Train your students with the same Industry 4.0 training system used by companies like Intel and Boeing for their workforce training!

    The HAS-200 SE i4o brings SMC’s industry leading technologies into a modular, customizable smart factory for education with training options in PLC programming, HMI programming, Management Execution Systems software, interconnected systems, smart devices, robotics, and more.

  • SMC Suitcase Conveyor Training Application

    With the SMC PLC Training Applications, students can apply their programming, troubleshooting, and automation skills with real-world, industry-applicable training scenarios.

    The Suitcase Conveyor Application allows students to connect the mobile trainer to an external PLC or the SMC PLC Training System (PCT-200) for expanded training opportunities and skills-development.

    The conveyor and integrated sensors allow for students to program the PLC to sort and distribute workpieces and parts in an engaging and project-based learning approach.

     

     

  • SMC Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Training System

    Take your automation training to the next level with SMC’s Hands-on PLC Training System. With a mobile hard-shell suitcase, this versatile and expandable solution provides the perfect environment to learn about programmable controllers, digital I/O, analog I/O and human machine interfaces (HMIs).

    Plus, with two external connection blocks, you can connect any external I/O devices directly to the controller. Get the most out of your training today with SMC’s PLC Training System!

     

     

  • 4-Station Flexible Manufacturing System i4o

    The best just got better with this incredible training from SMC! The FMS-200 Special Edition Industry 4.0 takes the most popular industrial advanced mechatronics training system on the market and combines it with advanced Industry 4.0 technologies for real-world, skills-driven training for industry.

    The 4-Station Configuration brings classrooms a compact and expandable solution for hands-on Industry 4.0 training with built-in troubleshooting.

    Students will get industry-relevant hands-on training around the crucial skills demanded by manufacturing and industry. Industrial manufacturing skills student expect to receive include automation processes, safety, PLC programming, Distributed IO, smart devices, artificial vision, and more!

  • ABB Cobot FlexTrainer STEM Education Cell

    Go Faster! Go Farther! Go Further! Go Train on ABB’s new Collaborative Robot, GoFa CRB 15000!

    We are thrilled to bring ABB’s newest collaborative robot training system – the ABB Cobot FlexTrainer with ABB’s newest collaborative robot, the GoFa, to education.

    The mobile training platform features a sleek design and various industry training applications. Paired beautifully via ABB RobotStudio, students can get hands-on training and virtual/digital solutions with AR/VR.

    Now certified and authenticated by STEM.org!

  • ABB Fenceless FlexTrainer Robot Training System

    The new ABB Fenceless FlexTrainer Cart was designed specifically for education. To bring students face-to-face with one of industry’s leading robots.
    The hands-on training cart utilizes ABB’s IRB 1200 or IRB 1100 industrial robots for practical, industry-driven skills training. The fenceless collaborative design allows open site-lines to the robot, maintaining safety with an ABB safety sensor located at the bottom of the cell.
    Now Certified and Authenticated by STEM.org
    Other features of the FlexTrainer include:

    – ABB STEM Education Activity Tabletop (removable)

    – Electric Gripper EoAT

    – ABB 3D Printed STEM Education Activity Kit for hands-on training activities

    – SMC Linear conveyor system

    – HMI

    – Integrated vision

    – SMART Certification and Curriculum for STEM and Robotics

    – Large casters for easy transportation

    – Fits through a standard door

     

  • Robotized Assembly System

    SMC’s Robotized Assembly Training System, the RAS-400, allows learners to get a real-world look at fully automated assembly environments featuring your choice of industrial robot(s).

    This modular robotized assembly system consists of 4 different industrial robot stations forming a flexible automation cell. The process includes an entire series of

    1. Feeding
    2. Material handling
    3. Assembly verification
    4. Loading operations

    All operations are carried out using components from different technologies (pneumatics, vacuum, sensors, etc.) that students will have to understand and apply.  The primary training focus of this training system is industrial robotics, including collaborative robots.

     

  • ABB GoFa CRB 15000 Collaborative Robot

    Go Faster! Go Farther! Go Further! Go Train!

    We are thrilled to bring ABB’s newest collaborative robot, the GoFa, with industry leading speed, precision, reach and more!

    Ease-of-use is in focus here – with enhanced user-interaction capabilities, superior lead through, and ABB Wizard easy programming, training robotics and automation has never been more accessible.

    Students can get hands-on industry-driven robotics experience from day 1 with unlimited training potential! Understanding the advantages of collaborative robotics and automation, machine tending, welding, pick & place, etc. has never been easier!

  • ABB IRB 14000 YuMi Collaborative Robot

    The first robot to do it. Collaboratively. Uniquely and Effectively. She grabs attention and keeps it.

    Best-in-class safety. Ultimate flexibility. Approachable design. ABB’s YuMi robot was engineered to work directly alongside your people and students, and boost productivity and training.

    YuMi is the first truly collaborative dual-armed robot, designed for a world in which humans and robots work together. It heralds a new era of robotic coworkers which are able to work side-by-side on the same tasks as humans with extreme accuracy while ensuring the safety of those around it.

    Available in single or double-arm configurations.

  • ABB IRB 1100 Industrial Robot

    The ABB IRB 1100 industrial robot is a compact automation workhorse.

    Aimed at increasing manufacturing productivity in highly automated industries – electronics, semiconductors, automotive, manufacturing, deburring, grinding, etc – the IRB 1100 provides up to 35% faster cycle times and best-in-class repeatability for high quality manufacturing.  It consistently outperforms similar robots in terms of payload and position repeatability (RP) even when under space constraints.

    For the classroom, there is no better compact industrial robot training platform with complete curriculum, training applications, industrial certification, industry-relevance, simulation softwares, and more.