Sustainable Manufacturing Technology

Overview on sustainable manufacturing technology. Process automation for sustainable manufacturing Introduction to industrial robotics, industrial automation and control engineering Additive manufacturing, machining and automated assembly Process and operation planning

After the course, the students are supposed to have advanced knowledge and overview about sustainable manufacturing technology. The students shall be able to make choices on technology and manufacturing processes in a manufacturing plant. The course will include process automation for sustainable manufacturing, control engineering and robotics. Additive manufacturing, machining and automated assembly will be used as example processes. The students shall be able to decide operation planning paths and correct automation level. Knowledge: Advanced knowledge and overview about sustainable manufacturing technology. Introduction to control engineering and theories of control systems used in automation Advanced knowledge on the role of automation and industrial robots in modern manufacturing Knowledge on process and operation planning Introduction to machining, additive manufacturing and automated assembly Knowledge about Labview and simulation tools for manufacturing processes Skills: Can make choices on technology and manufacturing processes in a manufacturing plant Can carry out development and research on manufacturing technology General competence: Understand the basics of sustainable manufacturing technology including theories of control systems and automation Can contribute to new thinking and innovation in the area of sustainable manufacturing technologies Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects

The course teaching language is English. Teaching, tutoring, assignments and exam are given in English.The course will be made accessible for both campus- and remote students. Seminars in the course will be given on campus and are open for both categories of students through web conference-systems (Eluminate, Adobe Connect etc). Recordings of seminars and tutoring sessions will be available on internet through the learning management system. Laboratory exercises must be done on-campus.In case of less than 4 students, the course will be based on self-study. Mandatory coursework requirements: - 60% of hand-ins must be approved - Mandatory presence on seminars and laboratory exercises The standard language is English. All hand-ins, exams etc. must be written in English.