Factory Automation and Machine Control

Topic
Automation
Subtopic
Automation Overview
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Cost: Purchase
Certification Available: Yes
Course Level: Introductory through Expert
Prerequisites: Varied
Administered By: International Society of Automation†
Description
Factory automation involves building parts and assembling them into subsystems and finished products. Both the production and assembly processes are considered discrete manufacturing. Each process can be started or stopped individually, and many processes can run at varying rates without interfering with overall production. These courses help engineers and technicians improve these processes and increase overall efficiency.
What You'll Learn
Machine automation & control, Embedded control, Machine tools, CNC & DNC, Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Programmable automation controllers (PACs), Computer-based controls, Motors & drives, Machine safety, Human machine interface, HMI & OIT, Mobile devices, Motion control, Robotics, Automatic identification, Vision systems, Sensors & industrial IO

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The courses offered in this catalog are a curated collection of learning materials that provide an overview of Industry 4.0. It is designed to provide resources that businesses can use to understand and implement Industry 4.0, covering topics such as technology adoption, data utilization, and workforce development. While some of the course providers may provide a certification, the intent of this website is to provide information on knowledge-building opportunities. RIT provides no certification or degree credit for any of this content.

Some materials are free, while others require a fee. Neither RIT or the Center of Excellence in Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing (COE-ASM) has received compensation from the organizations that have created and published the course materials. The Industry 4.0 Academy supports a COE-ASM initiative to advance the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and practices among manufacturers in New York State and is funded by the New York State Department of Economic Development.