Industrial Automation

Mechatronics I, II, III

New Horizons Regional Education Centers
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Virginia

Credits

Trade Certifications

In Person

12 Months

About This Program

Students will learn and build knowledge ofmechatronic systems. These systems arecomprised of mechanical, electrical, andsoftware systems, and typically include sensorsfeeding data to a computer/controller, whichdetermines how to energize a motor/actuator.Mechatronics systems form the foundation ofrobotics, automation, and advancedmanufacturing (such as 3D printing).Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulicsystems are explored as well as relevantcomputer technologies. Students will applyprinciples related to pneumatic, electropneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits as wellas basic digital logic and programmable logiccontrollers in a complex mechatronic system. Students may earn dual enrollment credits (forfree), and a College Certificate of Studies withVPCC credits transfer into the VPCC MechanicalEngineering Technology Degree (956-02).