Fundamentals of automation technology
Description of automation technology processes
PLC technology
Sensors and actuators used in the manufacturing industry
Introduction to assembly technology – feeders, joining, DFA
Use of robots
Material handling
MG1220 Automation 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2027 Start 12 Jan 2027 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 12 Jan 2027 - 12 Mar 2027
- Periods
Spring 2027: P3 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
10124
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
1 - 99
- Target group
- Not open for exchange students.
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus MG1220 (Spring 2027–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MG1220 (Spring 2027–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able to:
1. Define concepts and describe the functions and properties of components used in automation
2. Explain general principles, methods, and equipment for control and automation—how they work, how they are used and programmed, including industrial robots
3. Describe the sequence of events in manufacturing equipment in a systematic manner, develop logical solutions and control graphs, and prepare appropriate PLC programs
4. Select suitable components for the application in question, such as actuators, sensors, control systems, and industrial communication equipment
5. Design, program, and commission simple automated facilities where processing, material handling, assembly, coordination, and monitoring are included in the control tasks
6. Analyze a non-functioning solution and propose measures
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Course in Electrical and Control Engineering completed
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle