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MNE3046 - Automation Technology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
ADSE2010/SYE2010 OR EE2005 OR BME2029 / MNE2029 OR MNE3049 
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2026/27

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of automation, how automated systems are designed, implemented, applied, and justified on cost. The emphasis is placed on:

  • “Design-for-Assembly” principles;
  • Common part and motion sensing devices (excluding machine vision);
  • Industrial robots;
  • Programmable motion controllers, with an emphasis on how to build two-state on/off, combinational, and sequential  automation systems – by relying on case studies, appreciate the maturity, versatility and effectiveness, as well as limitations, of the technology involved;
  • Development, anticipation, selection and supervision of the implementation of flexible assembly systems in manufacturing;
  • Modeling and Control of Systems

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 2.5 hours
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 30%
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 30%
 

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained

 
Detailed Course Information
MNE3046.pdf