Technical Training

Manufacturing Automation and Robotics

Objectives

The Manufacturing Automation & Robotics module adopts an applied learning approach to understanding the application of automation systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Robotics, Drives and Motors in a manufacturing environment.  
The aim of this module is to enable the learner to programme an industrial control system for reliable data acquisition and storage. Furthermore, the application of control system hierarchies and data exchange with Robotic Systems will be explored. 

The 2-Year Master of Science (MSci) in Digitalisation of Manufacturing programme covers essential elements of digitalisation of manufacturing and their application in practice.
The goal of the master’s is to provide an expert level appraisal of relevant technologies, tools and techniques in a range of relevant disciplines, so that the Learner can assess current trends, engage with specialist professionals, and identify the potential benefits of digitalisation of manufacturing and embracing industry 4.0
Credits towards the 2-Year Masters Programme can also be earned through our Micro-Credentialing process. Candidates can attend one or more stand alone modules in response to a specific business need, or with the intention of gradually completing the full programme on an extended schedule. This course can be completed as an elective module of the Level 9 Masters in Digitalisation of Manufacturing, or as a stand-alone accredited training programme (Micro-credential).

The Master's modules include:
1. Database Design & Data Visualisation *
2. Cyber-Physical Systems & IoT *
3. Manufacturing Automation & Robotics
4. Data Analytics & Machine Learning
5. Integrated Database Systems
6. Digital Twins in Production

*This is running as a stand alone module of the Master of Science (MSci) in Digitalisation of Manufacturing programme 

Content includes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to; 

• Analyse the application of industrial controls, motive power application and automation in a relevant industrial context. 
• Configure a distributed industrial control architecture with PLCs, Remote I/O, Drive Controllers and a network hub. 
• Programme an Industrial PLC to acquire digital and analog data and to log the data in an appropriate data historian.  
• Discuss the application of Robotics and industrial vision systems to manufacturing applications 
• Integrate industrial data from automation systems to a suitable database application, relevant to the learners practice. 

Assessment:
100% Continuous Assessment

Who should attend

Aimed at existing manufacturing, mechanical, IT or engineering professionals, and those migrating from associated disciplines.

• Principal entry requirement - Level 8 honours degree, at minimum second class honours (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent), in a relevant engineering, computing, or technology discipline.
• Applicants from other Level 8 degree disciplines with a minimum of five years experiential learning in an appropriate manufacturing environment (demonstrating knowledge of mathematics and computing) may also apply. Their admission to the program will be determined by the Limerick Institute of Technology Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Process.

  Qualification

  5 ECTS (Level 9)

  Upcoming dates:

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