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 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!

  • Servo (Drives) Motion Training System

    The Servo Motion Training System provides participants with hardware allowing for hands-on experiments in setup,

    configuration and programming and servo drives for rotary or linear motion. The system gives access to onboard input and

    output devices in addition to providing connectivity for external devices.

    The system can be purchased with a Motion-Capable PLC or utilized in combination with an existing motion-capable PLC.

    Tabletop or Suitcase Form Factor

    • 120Vac Power Entry
    • Emergency Stop
    • (3) Selector Switches (Enable, + Over-Travel, – Over-Travel)
    • (2) Homing Sensors
    • (2) Servo Rotary Axis
    • (2) Servo Drives
  • 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.

     

  • Industrial Wiring Training System

    The IW-201 Industrial Wiring Training System is a complete hands-on training solution for teaching the concepts of residential, commercial and industrial wiring in a compact and mobile classroom setting.

    The Innotek Industrial Wiring Training System IW-201 allows students to study and practice electrical wiring skills like conduit bending, installing and wiring motor controls in a NEMA Electrical panel, terminating wires and choosing correct wire size, installing wiring into devices, and more!

    The skills-based approach of the IW-200 is an invaluable tool for students studying/training to be electricians, industrial maintenance technicians, and/or advanced manufacturing operators, as it builds confidence through hands-on activities and competency-based exercises.

    1. Power Distribution, Wiring, and Devices
    2. Conduits and Enclosures
    3. Industrial Controls

     

  • Artificial Vision Training System

    Toolkit’s VIS-101 Artificial Vision Training System provides a hardware training solution for introducing the fundamentals of artificial vision to students in mechatronics, automation, robotics, and industrial technology training programs.

    The hands-on training system provides components that are used in common industrial applications, allowing participants to perform experiments in camera installation, electrical connections, and configuration of vision jobs via included software.

    This Artificial Vision Training System will teach fundamental concepts around artificial vision cameras and technology and will then empower students to take their newly acquired skills to more complex tasks or apply to integrated systems.

  • 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.

  • RobotStudio Simulation Software

    Offline programming is one of the best ways to maximize return on investment for robot systems in both industry and education. ABB’s simulation and offline programming software, RobotStudio, allows robot programming to be done on a PC in the office without shutting down production, which allows you to perform tasks such as training, programming, and automation optimization with ease and simplicity!

    The ABB Virtual Controller, an exact copy of the real software that runs your ABB robots in production, and ABB’s Teach Pendant, is built-into RobotStudio so training in the virtual environment exactly replicates real, hands-on training. This allows very realistic simulations to be performed, using real robot programs and configuration files identical to those used on the shop floor or in the classroom.

    RobotStudio is the world’s most used offline programming tool for robotics comes with a holistic package of features and add-ons for various applications.

    Ask Us How To Get ABB RobotStudio for FREE!