Development towards intelligent factories is based on products and production resources such as machines, robots and tools have embedded ability to communicate, perform self diagnosis, become autodidactic and have the possibility to perform automatic adjustments, adaptations and optimisations. In other words, products and processes are intended to become more intelligent and autonomous.
The course deals with advanced production, with a focus on intelligent production equipment and metrology as integrated parts of production systems for manufacturing of components. The course contains a review of industrial robots and machine tools, their configurations, sub-systems, design and operational ability. The course also includes characterisation, simulation, supervision, methods for diagnostics and prognostics of machines, as well as tools for identification of improvement possibilities.
The course aim to teach students about how to acquire and apply new knowledge through three primary learning activities: design, carry out and document individual research. The aim will be achieved through several teaching and introductory activities to reach the intended learning outcomes.