Introduction to Production AutomationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After a completed study unit the student
- understands the central role of automation in modern production control and the effects of production automation on the profitability and competitive edge of an enterprise
- has a grasp of the main principles of industrial robotics and programming
- is familiar with the roles and structure of automation and enterprise resource planning systems and the significance of information flows for production control in an enterprise
- understands the significance and principles of simulating production systems in the design of production processes and in improving efficiency.

Content

- structures and roles of production control and ERP systems
- system hierarchy of production automation and data flows in an enterprise
- basic concepts, structures and programming in robotics
- automation structure of the flexible manufacturing system (FMS)
- simulation of production processes and installations.