The course Actuator Systems Applied to Mechatronics It is your gateway to a rapidly growing sector, where innovation and technology come together to transform the industry. With the steady increase in automation and the demand for efficient systems, skills in Mechatronics skills are highly valued. This course offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of actuation systems, from the pneumatic and hydraulic up to the electric and advanced. You’ll learn to master everything from from valves and motors to smart actuators, integrating sensors and control to optimise processes. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to tackle technological challenges with creative and effective solutions. With a up-to-date theoretical approach, this online course allows you to study at your own pace, from anywhere, preparing you for a a promising future in the sector.
Actuation Systems Applied to Mechatronics
Automation
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
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Identify and describe the functions of valves and actuators on different systems.
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Analysing how it works of mechanical systems and their key components.
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Explain the use of electrical systems in mechatronics and its applications.
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Integrating sensors into control systems to improve efficiency.
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Assess the emerging technologies in advanced control systems.
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Simulating and modelling control systems to optimise its performance.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATION SYSTEMS I
An Introduction to Actuator Systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Compressed air treatment
Energy sources
TEACHING UNIT 2. PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATION SYSTEMS II
Valves: fundamental concepts
Cylinders
Servo valves and proportional control valves
Valves for process control
Rotary actuators
TEACHING UNIT 3. MECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEMS
Mechanical systems
Types of movement
Powertrains
Cams
Gears
Ratchet
Belt and drive chains
Bearings
TEACHING UNIT 4. ELECTRICAL ACTUATION SYSTEMS
Electrical systems
Mechanical switches
Solid-state switches
Solenoids
CD motors
AC motors
Stepper motors
TEACHING UNIT 5. CONTROL SYSTEMS AND SENSORS
Introduction to control systems
Types of sensors
Integration of sensors into actuator systems
Sensor calibration and maintenance
Case studies of control systems
TEACHING UNIT 6. ADVANCED ACTUATION SYSTEMS
Smart actuators
Actuation systems based on smart materials
Piezoelectric and magnetostrictive actuators
Emerging technologies in actuator systems
Simulation and modelling of advanced actuator systems