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Presentation
Presentation
This UC allows the exploration of the technical and engineering aspects of automated production systems, providing advanced, comprehensive and balanced coverage of the subject. It covers leading cutting-edge production automation technologies and how these technologies are used to build modern manufacturing systems.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT41-316
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
CP1. Introduction: production systems, automation in production systems, principles and strategies of automation, Lean manufacturing.
CP2. Introduction to Automation: basic elements of an automated system, advanced automation functions, flexible manufacturing systems and associated elements (automated warehouses, material handling).
CP3. Industrial Control Systems: processes vs discrete production, continuous vs discrete control, PC control.
CP4. Harware components for Automation: sensors, actuators, A/D and D/A converters.
CP5. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): concepts, ladder logic diagrams.
CP6. Industrial Robotics: anatomy, sensors, applications, programming, accuracy and repeatability.
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Objectives
Objectives
At the end of the UC, students should have:
OA1. Knowledge of production systems and associated automation.
OA2. Knowledge about industrial automation and control technologies.
OA3. Skills and competences for programming industrial robots.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Written review of article(s) on the subject.
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References
References
- Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Global Edition, 4th Edition, Mikell Groover, 2016, Pearson
- Técnicas de Automação, 3ª ed., J.R. Caldas Pinto, ETEP 2010, Lidel
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes