Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

To introduce the student to a number of different technologies for manufacturing and automation, incl. robots.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge about key technologies for manufacturing and automation
• Must have knowledge about robots in particular
• Must have knowledge about relevant manufacturing and automation processes
• Must have basic knowledge about state-space modelling and control of automation processes      

Skills

• Must be able to choose the right manufacturing and automation technologies for a given product type and product material.
• Must be able identify the right robot technology for a given automation problem
• Must be able to relate the key technologies for manufacturing and automation to the relevant digital models.
• Must be able to program automation technologies and robots

Competences

• Is able to map a product innovation into an automation process
• Is able to outline a manufacturing and automation process based on given needs
• Is able to program automation technologies and robots

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams