Mechatronics established as future trend
July 2004
Training & Education
Mechatronic practitioners are engaged in the assembly and maintenance of complex machines, plant 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 electronic technologies, is increasingly being singled out as a core focus by both the education and business sectors. Recent examples can be found at Tshwane University of Technology and Port Elizabeth Technikon. Festo Didactic is actively aiding these institutions in this technology drive. "The vocational training and business sectors now recognise the benefits of mechatronic learning modules," reports Tom Webster, head of Festo Didactic. Multimedia and e-learning based training is used extensively in the training modules.
Festo’s Modular Production Systems can be used to simulate real-life industrial production equipment of varying complexity
Festo Didactic provides material for almost every area of mechatronics learning, from machining and CNC technology to electrical engineering/electronics, handling technology, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics and fieldbus technology. One of the company's first mechatronics successes in South Africa was the implementation of six modules of the company's modular production systems (MPS) by Daimler Chrysler South Africa in East London and Port Elizabeth Technikon. MPS can be used to simulate real-life industrial production equipment of varying complexity and is accompanied by software and textbooks covering the various aspects of mechatronics.
The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Educational Training Authority (MERSETA) has awarded Festo Didactic full accreditations status for its range of hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable logic controller courses. Initiatives are on the way to introduce mechatronics into formal education with learnership, diploma and degree qualifications.
For more information contact Tom Webster, Festo Didactic, 011 971 5500, [email protected], www.festo.com
Further reading:
Mecosa training courses
Mecosa
Training & Education
Courses designed for Radiation Protection Officers
This seminar is designed to equip the participants with an understanding of radioactive sources, their application, safe use and what to do in the
...
Read more...
New product releases from SMC Corporation International Training
SMC Corporation South Africa
Training & Education
To ensure a smooth transition and integration for learners from education institutes into industry, SMC International Training equipment is designed based on the latest automation technology used in industry.
Read more...
Adapting education to the fourth industrial revolution
Training & Education
In order to establish a firm value proposition for Industry 4.0, it has to start at the FET (Further Education and Training) level, in schools and TVET (Technical, Vocational Education and Training) colleges, at the HET (Higher Education and Training) level, in universities, and all training providers.
Read more...
Automation education and training in South Africa – Part 3: Funding model
SAIMC
Training & Education SAIMC
In the final article of this series, we present a possible funding model to achieve the ideas outlined in the previous two parts.
Read more...
Swellendam’s Technology Winter School
Training & Education
On an otherwise ordinary working day during 2015, Wynand Kotzé and Johan Reyneke discussed the ‘challenges’ young people face when making a career choice. They both had children about to finish school
...
Read more...
Customised training solutions
Rascals Automation Training and Solutions
Training & Education
Rascals Automation Training & Solutions offers customised solutions for technology in the industrial and domestic markets. Services include customised training solutions based on a full employee skills
...
Read more...
Automation education and training vital for South Africa’s development - Part 1: Our ability to provide the skills of Industry 4.0 is wanting.
SAIMC
Training & Education
In the automation industry, the education and training provided at universities and colleges have, for various reasons, drifted away from industry requirements. The SAIMC plans to close this gap, whatever
...
Read more...
Reimagining skills development
Rockwell Automation
Training & Education
Consider the wider potential application for skilling people beyond the immediate environments of organisations.
Read more...
Online education is coming of age
Training & Education
Hands-on engineering via remote and virtual laboratories and simulation software.
Read more...
An examination of the current qualification options available to student engineers in South Africa
Training & Education
The discussion in this article focuses on the third milestone in a learner’s career, i.e. from education into industry.
Read more...
printer friendly version