Automated component-handling system for education and research in Mechatronics

• Main Authors: Vermaak, H.J., Jordaan, G.D.
• Other Authors: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 2015
• Subjects: Automation; Component-handling; Education; Mechatronics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11462/501

Published Article === Mechatronic practitioners are engaged in the assembly and maintenance of complex machines, plants and systems in the engineering sector or in organisations which purchase and operate such mechatronic systems. Mechatronics, often described as the synergy of mechanical and computer systems together with electronic technologies, is increasingly being singled out as a core focus by both the education and business sectors. This international trend is also evident in South Africa and Engineering Faculties now have to provide students with the opportunity not only to acquire theoretical knowledge in Mechatronics but also to develop skills in implementing and designing mechatronics systems.