Mechatronics: Applied

Applied Fluid Power

Applied Fluid Power: This industry recognized certification adds on to the Basic Pneumatics course.  Learners will gain experience for how to read and interpret electro-pneumatic circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems, and will extend knowledge of complex pneumatic systems to improve troubleshooting skills.  Practical exercises for equipment setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world industrial applications.

Vacuum Technology: The use of suction grippers to handle workpieces has become an integral part of handling technology as they offer advantages such as the ease of construction and the gentleness of the grippers.  Suction grippers also enable rapid cycle times, and this course focuses on handling technology using a vacuum.

Taken together, by successfully completing this course, learners will be able to design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced pneumatic/electro-pneumatic systems, integrate PLCs, and apply vacuum technology in real-world automation contexts.

Certifications:

• NC3 / Festo – Applied Fluid Power: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Applied Mechanical Systems

The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems.  Gears, drives, bearings, and pulleys are found in nearly everything that moves.  This advanced level Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems and the learning is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining these vital systems.  Learners will be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and safely operate mechanical systems while applying industry standards and integrating them into modern industrial applications.

Certification:

• NC3 / Festo – Applied Mechanical Systems

Applied Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Sensors

PLC Technology II expands on the topics covered in PLC I.  Learners will go deeper into programming PLCs, incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming and modifying programs to include changes in the applications. 

Smart Sensors is a comprehensive course that guides students through details project-oriented learning activities.  Learners will perform practical exercises in a simplified work environment, allowing them to focus on smart sensors.  Learners can also connect these sensors to a PLC over PROFINET®, Ethernet/IP ™ or Modbus®, just like in industry.  Once the fundamentals are mastered, more complex I4.0 learning systems such as MPS, CP Lab, or CP Factory offer further training opportunities:  the wide variety of sensor integrated in these systems allows learners to put their knowledge into practice and deepen their comprehension of the role of sensors within a complex manufacturing system.

Taken together, learners will be able to program PLCs, configure smart sensors, integrate them into industrial systems, troubleshoot the automation process, and apply standards for safe and efficient operation.

Certifications:

• NC3 / Festo – Applied PLCs
• NC3 / Festo – Applied Principles of Smart Sensors